Sexually Transmitted Infections in the U.S.

New data from the CDC shows a decrease in total cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia in the U.S. in 2023 compared to the previous year. However, cases of congenital syphilis have reached their highest total since 1992. Black individuals are disproportionately impacted by these sexually transmitted infections. Louisiana has the highest combined rate of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia in the U.S.