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News Briefs California Desert Resort's Syphilis Rate Alarms OfficialsFebruary 6, 2003 A national health alert now in effect is asking health officials to watch for syphilis cases that may have originated in Palm Springs, Calif., which now has one of the nation's highest rates of the disease. Reporting 54 new syphilis cases in 2002, Palm Springs has a rate of 75.5 cases per 100,000 population. State and local health officials said that the STD is spreading primarily among men who have sex with men. Palm Springs is a popular destination for gay visitors worldwide, a fact that authorities fear could accelerate the spread of syphilis. Los Angeles Times 02.06.03  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. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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