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State urges expanded screening, treatment of syphilis as cases increase

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is alerting health care providers throughout the state to be vigilant in screening for cases of syphilis in people who could become pregnant and during pregnancy, and is emphasizing recommendations for diagnosing and treating cases.

Syphilis Cases in Women, Newborns Increasing Annually, DOH Reports

The rate of syphilis cases in women and newborns in Hawai‘i has been increasing annually over the past four years, according to the Department of Health.