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Preliminary data released in September by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows sexually transmitted diseases continue to skyrocket.

Experts are denouncing the inadequate budget in US healthcare as STD cases start to reach record numbers.

The rate of syphilis cases has hit its highest in three decades as officials work on new solutions such as at-home test kits

Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases – including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year – are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.

Infection rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years.

Infection rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years.

Infection rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years.

Recently released statistics show that that last year, the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.

NEW YORK -- Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases -- including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year -- are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.