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Once Almost Forgotten, Syphilis Is Back
One of the most devastating STDs is making a comeback, so get educated about syphilis’s stages.
Blue syphilis virus cells bounce on a pink crib against a teal background.
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Babies Born With Syphilis on the Rise in Mississippi
By Lauren Dodd
The state's number of infants delivered with the STD increased from 8 to 106 in five years.
A book page about congenital syphilis.
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Congenital Syphilis Cases Are on the Rise
By Xenia E.
Failing public health systems may be responsible for the lack of timely treatment that cures CS.
A red book is open with red syphilis virus strands rising up from the pages against a red background.
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The Grim Origin of Syphilis
By Tim Lalonde
'The Great Pox' was a brutal, deadly disease that wreaked havoc on the world for centuries.
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The History of Syphilis in the United States
By Madeleine Williams, MPH
How much do you actually know about one of the most infamous sexually transmitted diseases?

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The Effects of Syphilis on Pregnancy
By Holly Ellis
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The Origins of Syphilis: Myths Debunked
By Aleck Woogmaster
Stories about syphilis have been around for more than 500 years. What's real and what's myth?
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Syphilis: Myths & Misconceptions
By Erin Coleman
Don’t let anything you’ve heard about syphilis prevent you from staying safe while having sex.
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How Serious Is Syphilis?
By Erin Coleman
While treatable, syphilis can cause major long-term health problems if not addressed quickly.
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Once Almost Forgotten, Syphilis Is Back
By Kurtis Bright
One of the most devastating STDs is making a comeback, so get educated about syphilis’s stages.