In july, a syphilis outbreak in harris county sparked a community outreach response by the houston health department. Harris county stands out as a hot spot for congenital syphilis in texas, which accounts for 25% of all cases in the u.s.
The hhd has seen a 128% increase. Houston declares syphilis outbreak as numbers continue to spike.
The Houston Health Department This Month Reported A Syphilis Outbreak In Houston And Harris County, And The Stats Are Concerning.
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That And Other Similar Syphilis.
The houston health department says it’s a crisis.
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Syphilis Cases Reach Highest Levels Since The 1950S, Creating A Critical Public Health Need.
In july, a syphilis outbreak in harris county sparked a community outreach response by the houston health department.
Syphilis Is Surging In The Houston Area, And The City's Public Health Department Is Treating The Disease As An Emergent Outbreak Issue.
