Many people believe syphilis is a disease of the past; however, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more cases of syphilis reported in 2014 than newly diagnosed ...

With congenital syphilis at a 30-year high in the US, experts stress that early and universal syphilis screening in pregnancy is vital to protect both mothers and newborns from preventable harm. Study ...

Syphilis has long been one of the most infamous sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in human history. Its devastating ...

If “syphilis” sounds to you like an illness people got in another century, you’re not alone. For decades, the infection was widely considered a disease of the past. But after years of decline, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Syphilis, an STI caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, has re-emerged as a major public health threat in ...

Syphilis rates are at their highest since the 1960s. Here's why. After decades of decline, syphilis cases are on the rise ...

Fully automated assays that detect treponemal antibodies and novel point-of-care (POC) diagnostics have significantly impacted the field of syphilis diagnostics. In general, persons with ...

Credit: NOWDiagnostics The First to Know Syphilis Test retails for $29.99 and is available online and at major retailers and pharmacies. Positive results indicate the presence of antibodies to ...

An alarming rise in congenital syphilis is putting newborns at risk across the U.S. — and Virginia is no exception. In 2024, the state reported a 66% year-over-year increase in cases, according to the ...