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STI Rates Decline, But Syphilis Cases Surge 1,450%

4/22/2025

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Wisconsin's Department of Health Services revealed a promising decline in overall STI rates during STI Awareness Week, with 31,576 cases reported in 2024. Yet, the alarming 1,450% spike in syphilis cases since 2019 and a rise in congenital syphilis from 25 to 31 highlight an urgent need for enhanced education and prevention efforts.

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Wisconsin's Department of Health Services revealed a promising decline in overall STI rates during STI Awareness Week, with 31,576 cases reported in 2024. Yet, the alarming 1,450% spike in syphilis cases since 2019 and a rise in congenital syphilis from 25 to 31 highlight an urgent need for enhanced education and prevention efforts.