Correction: STD Cases Rise Sharply in 2 Counties; Syphilis Has Tripled Since 1998July 6, 2001 The PNU summary of this article, published on July 5, 2001, incorrectly stated that the incidence of syphilis has increased 14 percent nationwide. In fact, syphilis has decreased 14 percent nationwide. Florida, however, has experienced a 53 percent increase in syphilis.
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Back to other CDC news for July 6, 2001 Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 07.05.01; Danica Coto This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |