sexually transmitted disease

The syphilis case rate in Cuyahoga County has risen by 174% over the last five years, double the rate of increase nationwide.

Cases of congenital syphilis doubled last year in areas of Northeast Ohio, which the CDC says is part of an overall national spike in cases.

Increasing syphilis infections are concerning Northeast Ohio doctors and some are screening more women and girls, even if they aren’t pregnant.

Columbus Public Health recorded 613 syphilis cases in 2019. Last year, the total spiked to around 1,400 cases. In that same time frame, syphilis cases in women tripled to 376.