There have been more congenital syphilis cases in Washoe County in 2023 than in any year on record, and there are still 3 months left in the year. The disease passes from pregnant mothers who have it to their children.
After alarming news from the government regarding sexually transmitted diseases, we look at the local numbers...
U.S. infections from three sexually transmitted diseases have risen for the fifth consecutive year.
Health officials are reporting another record increase in infections from three sexually transmitted diseases.
Washoe County is reporting an increase of infectious syphilis cases since 2013. Find out the signs, symptoms, tests and treatment options in tonight's Ask the Doctor. Lines are open between 5-6 p.m. at (775) 858-2222.
Nevada is experiencing the highest rate of syphilis in the West following an outbreak in Las Vegas.
For the first time in three decades, the nation's most common sexually transmitted disease is a little less common. Health officials on Tuesday said the rate and number of chlamydia cases fell last year, by 1.5%.
The Washoe County Health District is urging Northern Nevadans to practice safe sex due to an outbreak of syphilis in our community.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphillis are on the rise nationwide - and in Washoe County.
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