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Europe reports decade-high bacterial STI levels as congenital syphilis cases jump
New ECDC figures show gonorrhea and syphilis notifications reached their highest levels in more than a decade in 2024, while congenital syphilis cases nearly doubled year over year in reporting countries.
Key Takeaways
- ECDC data show gonorrhea and syphilis reached their highest reported levels in over a decade in 2024.
- Congenital syphilis cases rose from 78 to 140 across 14 reporting countries between 2023 and 2024.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com