CLEVELAND, Ohio — Americans can now test for syphilis using the first at-home, over-the-counter test to be approved for this sexually transmitted infection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

“Opt-out screening will be an important strategy in the effort to address the syphilis epidemic,” the authors write. HealthDay News — Implementation of opt-out emergency department syphilis screening ...

Syphilis is an STI that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. It’s possible to pass the infection to a baby during pregnancy, but effective treatment is available. Share on Pinterest ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has granted NOWDiagnostics authorization to market their at-home, over-the-counter antibody test that ...

Eye syphilis is a manifestation of syphilis. Sometimes, it is the first sign of infection. It can affect almost any part of the eye and resemble a range of other eye diseases. Common symptoms of eye ...

Syphilis is surging in the U.S., reaching the highest numbers in nearly 75 years. Cases of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) rose 10% in 2022, reaching 203,500. The numbers have increased 68% ...

The National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has awarded grants for 10 projects to improve diagnostic tools for congenital and adult syphilis - ...

Rates of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis are on the rise, having climbed significantly in the two decades since the early 2000s. According to a report released by the Centers for ...

Syphilis is making a concerning comeback across the country, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting cases increased by nearly 80% between 2018 and 2022. Kentucky isn’t ...

Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington this week, coupled with strong winds adding concern for potential power outages. by Holly Menino, KOMO News Anchor Doctors have been closely ...

In rare cases, a person may develop tertiary syphilis, the worst case of the condition. It can cause severe damage to several organs and systems and even death. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted ...

Presumed active syphilis infection increased 288% during the study period, from 161 patients to 624 patients. HealthDay News — Implementation of opt-out emergency department syphilis screening leads ...