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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• News Briefs
Syphilis on Rise in New MexicoJuly 18, 2002 Syphilis is up in at least three New Mexico counties, according to a
health alert issued jointly by the state Health Department, the Navajo
Nation Social Hygiene Department and the Indian Health Service. Authorities
have reported 16 cases in Bernalillo County (compared to 11 for all of
2001); seven cases in San Juan County (compared to four in 2001); and four
in McKinley County (compared to two in 2001). Health officials said the
increases are significant and of very serious concern.
Adapted from:Back to other CDC news for July 18, 2002 Associated Press 07.17.02 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. |
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