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health1 year ago

"Rising Cases of Eye Syphilis: Understanding the Devastating Complications"

A cluster of cases in southwest Michigan revealed a startling diagnosis: five women had ocular syphilis, a complication of the sexually transmitted disease, after having sex with the same man who had syphilis. The surge in syphilis cases in the U.S. has led to a "syphilis crisis" and an "epidemic," with possible reasons including a rise in substance use and decreased condom use. Ocular syphilis can lead to blindness and is often missed by many ophthalmologists, but can be treated with intravenous antibiotics if caught early. It's important for everyone to be aware of the rising incidence of STDs and to get checked for any vision problems to rule out eye syphilis or other sexually transmitted diseases.

via AOL|
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health1 year ago

"Rising Cases of Eye Syphilis: Understanding the Devastating Complications"

A cluster of cases in southwest Michigan revealed a startling diagnosis: five women had ocular syphilis, a complication of the sexually transmitted disease, after having sex with the same man who had syphilis. The surge in syphilis cases in the U.S. has led to a "syphilis crisis" and an "epidemic," with possible reasons including a rise in substance use and decreased condom use. Ocular syphilis can lead to blindness and is often missed by many ophthalmologists, but can be treated with intravenous antibiotics if caught early. It's important for everyone to be aware of the rising incidence of STDs and to get checked for any vision problems to rule out eye syphilis or other sexually transmitted diseases.

via Yahoo! Voices|
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health2 years ago

CDC Identifies Single Source of Sexually Transmitted Eye Syphilis Cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified a "cluster" of ocular syphilis cases in Michigan, with five women reporting the infection after having a common male sex partner. The women, aged 40 to 60, experienced symptoms such as blurred vision, headache, and genital sores. Ocular syphilis is rare but can cause permanent damage and blindness. Investigations revealed that the man had been treated for a different infection but had not been tested for syphilis. The CDC believes an unidentified strain of the infection was a risk factor for the systemic manifestations of syphilis in the women. The number of sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, has been increasing in recent years.

via New York Post |
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health2 years ago

Surge in Eye Syphilis Cases Uncovered in Michigan, CDC Warns

Multiple cases of ocular syphilis, a rare form of the sexually transmitted infection, have been reported in Michigan. Health officials investigated a cluster of cases connected to a single man, with multiple women developing syphilis in their eyes after sexual interactions. The women were between 40 and 60 years old and had early-stage infections. Researchers suspect a particular strain of syphilis that is more likely to cause eye and brain infections. The CDC has reported a significant increase in syphilis cases in the United States since 2017. Communication, testing, and treatment are crucial for preventing the spread of STDs.

via Yahoo News|
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health2 years ago

"Cluster of Ocular Syphilis Cases Raises Concerns about Sexual Transmission"

Health officials in Michigan have identified a cluster of syphilis infections in women's eyes, all linked to one infected man. This raises concerns about a potential new strain of syphilis bacteria that may be more easily causing systemic syphilis, particularly affecting the eyes and central nervous system. Ocular syphilis is rare and usually seen in late-stage syphilis cases, but in this cluster, all five women had early-stage infections. The cluster is also the first documented case of heterosexual transmission. Health officials speculate that the man may have been infected with a strain of syphilis bacteria that is more prone to causing ocular and neurosyphilis. The infections have been treated, but wider surveillance and identification of all sex partners are needed to ensure the spread is stopped.

via Ars Technica|
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