Syphilis Resurgence: Alarming Rates and Asymptomatic Cases

Health experts in Michigan are concerned about the rising rates of syphilis among adult men and women, as well as infants, with a particular increase in the heterosexual community. Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian warns that syphilis can be asymptomatic, especially in women, and emphasizes the importance of testing as untreated syphilis can lead to neurological damage. There has also been an increase in congenital syphilis, prompting a nationwide demand for penicillin, which is the recommended treatment for the disease.