STD epidemic reaches all-time high in the U.S.

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Although most states reported at least 1 case of congenital syphilis, which is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy, 5 states — Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, and Louisiana — accounted for 70% of cases in the US, CDC reported. - TODAYShow

More than 1.7 million cases of chlamydia were reported last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The infection rate rose 3 percent from 2017.About 580,000 gonorrhea cases were reported. That's the highest number since 1991. The rate rose 5 percent. Scientists worry antibiotic resistance may be a factor.

Among the most worrisome trends is the growing threat of newborn deaths from syphilis. Cases of congenital syphilis, which is passed from the mother to her baby during pregnancy, increased 40 percent from 2017-2018. Newborn deaths related to congenital syphilis increased 22 percent from 2017 to 2018 —from 77 to 94 deaths.

 

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