Syphilis Levels Rise in Santa Barbara County

Syphilis Levels Rise in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department released data displaying recent trends of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, early syphilis, HIV, and mpox. Infection rates are below the pre-pandemic times, and compared to the state, the county has one of the lowest levels for STIs. However, one report that stands out is the tripling of infections of early syphilis in women who are of child-bearing age. Case…