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As syphilis cases continue to spike across the U.S. — with some cities and states reporting outbreaks — there is growing concern about the availability of Bicillin to treat the infection.
Texas health authorities are struggling to address the rising number of cases of syphilis in the state due to the limited supply of penicillin drugs.
Almost 3,000 cases of congenital syphilis among Americans was reported in 2021, resulting in 220 stillbirths.
Expanded screening and treatment is needed to address the increasing rate of syphilis cases in women and newborns in Hawai‘i, according to the Department of Health. Department officials say this increase in congenital syphilis cases is associated with increasing infections in adults.
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is alerting health care providers throughout the state to be vigilant in screening for cases of syphilis in people who could become pregnant and during pregnancy, and is emphasizing recommendations for diagnosing and treating cases.