Syphilis cases surge in Mississippi

Syphilis cases surge in Mississippi

Health experts urge testing

Mississippi Reports Soaring Syphilis Rates: UM Pharmacy Faculty Partner with Health Officials to Address Surge

OXFORD, Miss. — Mississippi is confronting a dramatic rise in syphilis infections, and University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy faculty are collaborating with the Mississippi Department of Health to curb transmission. Alarming Increases: Overall syphilis cases in Mississippi have jumped about 80%, while congenital syphilis—passed from mother to infant—has surged…