There are 3 article(s) tagged Syphilis:

• June 2025

  • Health department offering free HIV testing

    “Shelby County has the second highest HIV infection rate among metropolitan areas in the United States, second only to the Miami metro area,” the health department’s director said.

    By Aisling Mäki June 26, 2025

• June 2024

  • Shelby County sees uptick in sexually transmitted infections

    Shelby County’s syphilis rates have increased since 2018 — more than 100% overall and more than 150% among people ages 15-19. 

    By Aisling Mäki June 04, 2024

• April 2023

  • Congenital syphilis on the rise locally and nationwide

    For infants born with the infection, severe symptoms can include cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, permanent hearing loss and musculoskeletal deformity. 

    By Aisling Mäki April 16, 2023