
Cases of syphilis, once on its way to being eradicated, are soaring in the US with numbers hitting levels not seen for 70 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than 200,000 cases were recorded in 2022, the latest figures show, up 17% on the previous year. If left untreated, the disease can cause blindness and even death.
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