Kansas City area sees increase in syphilis infections kansascity.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kansascity.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The number of newly diagnosed syphilis infections has risen by 57%. from 2019 to 2022 and the number of congenital syphilis cases has risen by 844% from 2016 to 2021.
Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.