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Syphilis Cases in the US Surged 26% Last Year, Along With Other STDs
- CDC data show 26% spike in new syphilis infections in 2021
- Expert says US ‘failed to respond to the epidemic of STDs’
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Rates of common sexually transmitted infections sharply increased in the US last year, alarming some health officials and sexual health advocates who argue the country needs to do more to stop the spread of preventable diseases.
New cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia all increased in 2021, according to preliminary data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.