2017 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance

2017 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance

• Syphilis cases in newborn babies have more than doubled in 4 years, reaching a 20-year high, according to CDC’s new 2017 STD Surveillance Report.
• Testing and treatment are vital because syphilis passed to a baby during pregnancy can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe lifelong physical and mental health problems.
• Health departments can take action to reduce syphilis [PDF-2.8MB] and work with healthcare providers to properly screen for, interpret test results [PDF-1MB], and treat syphilis.