Newborn Syphilis Cases Rise for 12th Consecutive Year
Published: 10/17/2025
Sources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Relevant To:
- Medical Office,
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Hospitals,
- Ambulatory Care,
- Rural Health Clinics
Provisional 2024 data from the Centers for Disease Control show a continuing rise in newborn syphilis, with nearly 4,000 cases reported nationwide, a 2% increase from 2023 and a 700% increase since 2015. Despite progress in reducing overall sexually transmitted infections (STIs), congenital syphilis remains a deadly yet preventable outcome of the persistent STI epidemic.
Key Findings (2024 CDC Provisional Data):
- Newborn syphilis: 12th consecutive annual increase; nearly 4,000 cases repo…