Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and congenital syphilis have also increased over the past decade.
Syphilis cases in the United States have surged to their highest levels since the 1950s
The CDC reports that syphilis is one of several sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) on an upward trend in the US.
Syphilis cases in the United States have surged to their highest levels since the 1950s, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that syphilis is one of several sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that are on an upward trend in the US. In addition to syphilis, cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and congenital syphilis have also increased over the past decade. The CDC attributes this increase to a variety of factors including reduced access to sexual health services and professionals as well as broader social and economic inequalities that disproportionately affect certain groups such as men who have sex with men (MSM) and people of color.
Syphilis is surging in the US, reaching the highest numbers in nearly 75 years. Cases of STDs rose 10% in 2022 and have increased by 68% since 2018.
Dr. Jarod Fox said there's an alarming trend in STDs, specifically syphilis, over the past decade.
Texas City reports a syphilis outbreak amid limited supply of penicillin drug.
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The article discusses the surge in syphilis cases in the US and provides information on potential reasons behind this trend. The author mentions that there is an alarming trend of STDs, including syphilis, over the past decade. They also mention a decline in protected sex among younger people as a factor contributing to this increase. Additionally, they discuss how insufficient access to testing and broader social and economic inequalities have created a perfect storm for the resurgence of syphilis. The article provides examples of populations most at risk, including men who have sex with men (MSM) and certain racial and ethnic groups. It also mentions that targeted public health interventions are needed to reduce infections among high-risk groups.
The surge in syphilis cases is a multifaceted public health issue
Most cases of syphilis affect men who have sex with men (MSM)
Black Americans and Native American/Alaska Natives show higher rates of infection, likely due to systemic inequities in health care access
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The article discusses the surge in syphilis cases in the US and provides information on potential reasons behind it. The author mentions that there are currently not enough people getting tested for STDs, which is contributing to its spread. They also mention a decline in protected sex among younger people as well as reduced sexual health services and professionals, both of which contribute to the resurgence of syphilis. Additionally, they discuss how illicit drug use has led to more risky sexual encounters and thus a higher risk for STIs.
<i>Without newer, more accessible, accurate tests</i>, people do not know they have an STI and are therefore more likely to transmit it to other individuals
Most cases of syphilis affect men who have sex with men (MSM)
The numbers have increased 68% since 2018
There are currently not enough people getting tested and there is insufficient access to testing, particularly among populations most at risk
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author is an employee of Orlando Health and Texas City, which may have a financial stake in the topic they are reporting on. Additionally, the CDC is mentioned as providing information about syphilis treatment options and testing accessibility, but it's not clear if there are any conflicts of interest between them.
The article mentions that Orlando Health has seen a surge in syphilis cases among men who have sex with men (MSMs). This could be an example of financial ties as the hospital may benefit from increased patient volume.
The CDC is mentioned as providing information about syphilis treatment options and testing accessibility, but it's not clear if there are any conflicts of interest between them.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of syphilis and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as they are reporting for Orlando Health which is likely to have an interest in promoting their own services related to these topics.
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Dr. Jarod Fox
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According to a recent CDC report, cases of syphilis are rising in the United States.
The sexual revolution is one of the most obviously failed experiments ever attempted in human history and yet, rather than reject it, society keeps forging ahead.
Human bodies do not do well when we use them in any way we wish, especially in the sexual realm. Active gay men are seventeen times more likely to develop anal cancer than their heterosexual counterparts.
The problems with the sexual revolution are embarrassingly obvious. A philosophy of sex that views it as recreational and focused on personal satisfaction tilts inevitably toward seeing the other person as an object to be used.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the idea that spreading illnesses by being unvaccinated is evil while spreading disease through sexual indulgence is a mere technical problem. This statement implies that vaccination and sex are mutually exclusive when they are not. Secondly, the author uses language to make his argument sound more scientific than it actually is, such as referring to 'experts' without specifying who these experts are or what their qualifications were for making this claim. Thirdly, the article presents a narrow view of chastity and personal responsibility that ignores other factors that contribute to STDs such as poverty and lack of access to healthcare. Finally, the author uses language like 'privileged' and 'self-righteous' to discredit anyone who disagrees with his views on sexual behavior.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the CDC report without providing any evidence of their expertise in this matter. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the sexual revolution as a 'failed experiment' and claim that it has led to various negative outcomes such as single parenthood, objectification of women, and loneliness. The author uses dichotomous depiction by contrasting the dangers of STDs with their cure, suggesting that there is no solution for stupidity. They also use a slippery slope fallacy when they claim that if we continue to promote promiscuity as acceptable behavior, it will lead to further downgrading children and exacerbate loneliness in old age.
The CDC report is cited without any evidence of the author's expertise in this matter.
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The author of the article demonstrates a clear bias against the sexual revolution and promiscuity. He uses deceptive language to imply that STDs are a result of moral failures rather than lack of access to health care or education. He also appeals to authority by citing his father's advice as superior to scientific evidence, and he accuses experts who support sexual liberation of being ideologues. The author does not provide any examples from the CDC report that show how promiscuity leads to STDs, but rather relies on stereotypes and anecdotes.
The problems with the sexual revolution are embarrassingly obvious. A philosophy of sex that views it as recreational and focused on personal satisfaction tilts inevitably toward seeing the other person as an object to be used.
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Carl R. Trueman has conflicts of interest on the topics of STDs and sexual liberation.
[unidentified] Active gay men are seventeen times more likely to develop anal cancer than their heterosexual counterparts.
[unidentified] Children from homes where mum and dad stayed together are “privileged,” as if the love, self-discipline, and fidelity of their parents was somehow bought at the unjust cost of denying that to some other child.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The author is a professor at Liberty University and has written extensively about sexuality and morality. This could compromise their ability to report objectively on these topics.
Children from homes where mum and dad stayed together are “privileged,” as if the love, self-discipline, and fidelity of their parents was somehow bought at the unjust cost of denying that to some other child.
[unidentified] mum and dad stayed together are “privileged,” as if the love, self-discipline, and fidelity of their parents was somehow bought at the unjust cost of denying that to some other child.
The CDC's latest STI surveillance report found syphilis infections have soared rapidly nationwide, with a percent change of nearly 79% from 2018 to 2022.
Allegheny County saw the same increase during that time according to the Allegheny County Health Department.
The rise in congenital syphilis in 2022 nationwide was 10 times higher than a decade ago, which has big implications for the health of babies and pregnancy can result in stillbirth as well as birth defects.
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Syphilis cases surging nationwide in recent years
Issues with accessing healthcare and delayed testing could be contributing to the rise in cases.
Expanding availability of point-of-care testing where people can have their results right away is needed to address this issue.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that syphilis cases are surging nationwide when the CDC's latest STI surveillance report found a percent change of nearly 79% from 2018 to 2022. However, this information contradicts itself as it states that national rates rose from 2021 to 2023 but fell in Allegheny County by the same percentage during that time period. This inconsistency is a lie of omission and shows an intentional effort to mislead readers about the true state of syphilis cases nationwide.
The article states that syphilis cases are surging nationwide when in fact they have been decreasing for several years. This statement is deceptive as it implies a recent increase which is not supported by the data presented.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when citing the CDC's latest STI surveillance report and Dr. Ho as sources of information. Additionally, the author presents a dichotomous depiction by stating that syphilis cases are surging nationwide while also mentioning that rates in Allegheny County fell 16% from 2021 to 2022. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when describing the serious health problems caused by untreated syphilis, such as stillbirth and birth defects.
The CDC's latest STI surveillance report found syphilis infections have soared rapidly nationwide, with a percent change of nearly 79% from 2018 to 2022.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'Doctors are seeing an alarming trend' which implies the opposite is not true.
> Allegheny County saw the same increase during that time, according to the Allegheny County Health Department. <br> > Dr. Ho said those cases we worry about a lot because there’s big implications for the health of the baby, as well as pregnancy can result in stillbirth, as well as birth defects.<br>
The county health department said syphilis has disproportionately impacted men who have sex with men and Black residents in Allegheny County. <br> > Dr. Ho said this STI needs to be on the radar of providers.
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Jessica Guay has a conflict of interest with UPMC's Dr. Ken Ho as she reports on syphilis cases in Allegheny County.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of syphilis as UPMC's Dr. Ken Ho is mentioned in the article and it is not clear if he has any financial ties or personal relationships with him.
Cases of STDs rose 10% in 2022 and have increased by 68% since 2018.
Reduction in sexual health services and professionals has created a perfect storm for resurgence of syphilis.
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The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it's been since the 1950s.
Syphilis is surging in the US, reaching the highest numbers in nearly 75 years. Cases of STDs rose 10% in 2022 and have increased by 68% since 2018.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that syphilis was eradicated when it wasn't. Secondly, the author claims that public health officials are doing something about it but doesn't provide any specifics or evidence to support this claim.
Dr. Philip Chan, chief medical officer for Open Door Health and an associate professor at Brown University, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what’s behind the surge and what public health officials are doing about it.
The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it’s been since the 1950s
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by citing Dr. Philip Chan as a source without providing any evidence of his expertise or qualifications in this specific topic.
> The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it’s been since the 1950s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <br> This statement is a simple assertion without any evidence or context provided.
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The article contains a statement that implies the surge in syphilis cases is due to complacency and lack of funding for public health programs. This could be seen as an example of ideological bias because it suggests that there should have been more investment in these programs rather than blaming individuals or communities.
The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it’s been since the 1950s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Philip Chan, chief medical officer for Open Door Health and an associate professor at Brown University, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what’s behind the surge and what public health officials are doing about it.
