Total infections rose by 1 percent in 2023 over the prior year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data this month showing a reduction in syphilis infections in the United States, though the overall rate continued to increase.
Since 2004, the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has risen by 90 percent. In this new data for 2023, the number of total syphilis infections rose by only 1 percent compared to the previous year, representing a 10 percent decrease in infections compared to the previous year.
Director Jonathan Mermin of CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, said he saw a “glimmer of hope amidst millions of STIs.”
“After nearly two decades of STI increases, the tide is turning. We must make the most of this moment—let’s further this momentum with creative innovation and further investment in STI prevention,” Director Mermin stated.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Director Mermin as he oversees the CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention.
- For wisdom for U.S. health officials as they study and publish current health trends in the nation.
Sources: The Hill, USA Today
