Rise in syphilis cases, 2 other STDs in California spurs concern

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 01:00 in Health & Medicine

Syphilis cases jump 18% in 2011 from 2010, while chlamydia and gonorrhea cases also climb. Officials say they can lead to even more serious health problems.Syphilis cases in California jumped 18% from 2010 to 2011, according to new data released by the state Department of Public Health.

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