The CDC is reporting some of the highest numbers of syphilis cases in about 20 years. Here in Pima County, the health department reported more than double the average number of cases for the third year in a row.
Cases of adult syphilis spiked in 2014 to nearly triple the number in 2013. The health department said the rise in dating apps over the past couple years has played a big role in the spread of infections like syphilis.
TINDER TO BLAME? Adult syphilis cases nearly TRIPLED in '14 & have stayed high since. @pchd says dating apps/more casual sex play a big role pic.twitter.com/wOahap4dJ8
— Alexa Liacko (@AlexaLiacko) April 6, 2017
While numbers have slightly declined since 2014, Dr. Francisco Garcia says cases of congenital syphilis are on the rise, which is alarming to doctors.
You can also direct message the Pima County Health Department on Facebook for information and answers.
Here are the three clinics now offering free syphilis screening:
Theresa Lee Public Health Center
1493 W Commerce Ct.
(520) 724-7900
North Clinic
3550 North First Ave.
(520) 724-2880
East Clinic
6920 East Broadway Blvd.
(520) 724-9660
