Plan to wipe out syphilis faces slow risky push
A CDC led effort in Atlanta aims to eliminate syphilis, targeting high risk groups in Fulton County with mobile testing and outreach. In a recent day in a rough Atlanta area, 37 people were tested and two cases found, underscoring both progress and the perilous path ahead.
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Syphilis Stages Warn of Hidden Dangers and Birth Risks
Mild early symptoms make syphilis easy to ignore. A chancre appears 10 days to three months after infection and heals in 1 to 5 weeks. A non itching rash follows, then a latent stage. About one third of cases progress to organ damage. in pregnancy, 40 percent fetal death risk and high risk to surviving infants. It also raises HIV transmission risk.
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