Coverage dated July 13, 2023 to July 16, 2023

Syphilis outbreak in Houston-area, women seeing an alarming spike of cases

Headline from Fox26 Houston, on the newest of 2 developments

Houston and Harris County health officials are urging testing after a 128% increase in cases among women.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jul 14, 2023
Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019
Headline from Local News 8 ·
Jul 17, 2023Newest
Syphilis outbreak in Houston-area, women seeing an alarming spike of cases
Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

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Reports & sources

12 articles, oldest first.

KHOU Houston
There's a syphilis outbreak in Houston. Here's how the city is responding. (opens KHOU Houston)
Published Jul 13, 2023
KHOU Houston's feed description
New syphilis infections rose 57% from 2019 to 2022. The rise in cases is being seen among women.
Fox5 Atlanta
Syphilis outbreak in Houston, Harris County, says Houston Health Department (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Jul 14, 2023
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.
Forbes
Syphilis Outbreak Declared: 128% Increase In Cases Among Women In Houston (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 14, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The number of newly diagnosed syphilis infections has risen by 57%. from 2019 to 2022 and the number of congenital syphilis cases has risen by 844% from 2016 to 2021.
ABC 13 Houston
128% rise in syphilis cases in Houston area linked to pregnant women, health department says (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Jul 14, 2023
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
A significant outbreak of syphilis is happening in our city, specifically in pregnant women, and leaders are doing what they can to provide help.
The Daily Caller
Houston’s Syphilis Rates Skyrocket, Officials Say (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 14, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Cases of syphilis increased to the tune of 128% across Houston and Harris County, the Houston Health Department (HHD) wrote in a Thursday press release.
New York Post
Houston syphilis outbreak shows 128% spike in cases among women (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 14, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Syphilis infections rose by 57% from 2019 to 2022.
Local News 8
Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019 (opens Local News 8)
Published Jul 15, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The Houston Health Department has reported a syphilis outbreak, with an increase of 128% among women in the city, and a ninefold increase in congenital cases in Houston and the surrounding Harris County area since 2019.
Hot Air
Why are syphilis rates skyrocketing in Houston? (opens Hot Air)
Published Jul 16, 2023
Hot Air's feed description
Houston is currently in the grips of a massive syphilis outbreak. Cases of the disease for women increased to the tune of 128% across Houston and Harris County, the Houston Health Department (HHD) wro...
Salon
Syphilis cases in Houston are skyrocketing as health officials declare an outbreak (opens Salon)
Published Jul 16, 2023
Salon's feed description
In just three years, new infections rose 57 percent, with women alone experiencing a 128 percent surge
Fox26 Houston
Syphilis outbreak in Houston-area, women seeing an alarming spike of cases (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Jul 16, 2023
Fox26 Houston's feed description
Houston and Harris County health officials are urging testing after a 128% increase in cases among women.

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