Congenital Syphilis Rates Have Risen Sharply

After falling to near-historic modern lows from 2000 through 2012, congenital syphilis rates began a steady resurgence across the U.S. The 2020 rate was more than seven times the 2012 rate.

Congenital syphilis cases per 100,000 live births:

Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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