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										Syphilis can have very serious consequences when left untreated.Syphilis can have very serious complications when left untreated.Fact SheetYou should get tested regularly if you are pregnant, are a man who has sex with men, have HIV infection, and/or have partner(s) who have tested positive for syphilis.MSM Fact SheetThe majority of reported male primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis cases where sex of sex partner is known are among men who have sex with men (MSM).TreatmentSyphilis is easy to cure in its early stages. Pregnant women should be tested regularly for syphilis because infection with syphilis can cause serious problems in a baby.HighlightsThe State of STIs in the United States: This *customizable* infographic highlights statistics for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, as well as the populations most affected by these STIs, consequences when left untreated, and ways to prevent them. (January 30, 2024)
Syphilis Prenatal Screening (Protect Your Baby): A 4-page, printable brochure promoting syphilis prevention and testing among people who are pregnant and at higher risk for syphilis infection.
Congenital Syphilis Diagnosed Beyond the Neonatal Period in the United States: 2014-2018: New study finds 67 symptomatic infants were diagnosed with congenital syphilis beyond the neonatal period (>28 days) during this time. (August 31, 2021)
Video abstract2021 STI Treatment Guidelines – Syphilis: Updated diagnostic, treatment, and screening recommendations for STIs (July 22, 2021)
STI Prevalence, Incidence, and Cost Estimates in the United States: 1 in 5 people in the United States had an STI on any given day in 2018. These updated estimates provide the clearest picture to date of how common and costly STIs are in the United States. (January 25, 2021)Syphilis Success StoriesPivoting in a Pandemic: Teamwork and Technology Combine to Stop a Syphilis Outbreak in MinnesotaVeteran disease intervention specialists used virtual technology to stop a syphilis outbreak during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.Curbing a Syphilis Outbreak in AlaskaThe Alaska Division of Public Health, CDC, and community members worked together to get to the bottom of a syphilis outbreak in Anchorage.Preventing Congenital Syphilis in the U.S.Nine CDC-funded jurisdictions made great strides in establishing and activating systems to help identify and prevent congenital syphilis in their communities.STI Prevention Success Stories
							
					
							Last Reviewed:  January 30, 2024						Source: 	Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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