#Congenitalsyphilis

A devastating sexually transmitted infection once nearly eliminated by modern medicine has returned with alarming force across developed nations, while antibiotic-resistant strains of gonorrhea create unprecedented treatment challenges that threaten to overwhelm healthcare systems and devastate vulnerable populations worldwide.

Syphilis infections have surged dramatically across numerous high-income countries, with public health agencies documenting relentless increases since the early 2000s that show no signs of abating. This resurgence represents a catastrophic failure of prevention programs and reveals dangerous gaps in sexual health education, testing accessibility, and treatment coordination.

A common sexually transmitted infection has returned to many countries.
The infection can cause serious illness, birth complications, and social harm.

Syphilis rates have risen again in several high-income countries.
Public health agencies report steady increases since the early 2000s (BBC report).

The BBC released a short explainer titled “The STI that’s back and all you need to know”.
The video highlights rising syphilis numbers and growing concerns about resistant gonorrhoea (BBC video).