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Increase in Syphillis Cases in Tarrant County

By Dr. Lori Atkins

April 8, 2019

Syphilis cases are rising in Tarrant County. In our practice we’ve diagnosed two new primary syphilis outbreaks.

Tarrant County ranked No. 2 among the nation’s counties in the percentage increase of syphilis cases from 2016 to 2017, according to a recent Health Testing Centers analysis of the 2017 STD Surveillance Report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Syphilis is the great imitator. One of our cases was elusive but we looked for it, tested, and treated.

This disease had nearly been eradicated. We feel like we see more of these and other STI like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes because the fear of aids has died.

Many STI are treatable and rarely cause death but they can be very dangerous in pregnancy and they can cause infertility. It is important to get regular health screenings. Don’t be afraid to talk to your FĒNOM doc if you have any concerns.

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Syphilis cases are rising in Tarrant County. The county ranked No. 2 among the nation’s counties in the percentage increase of syphilis cases from 2016 to 2017, according to a recent Health Testing Centers analysis of the 2017 STD Surveillance Report by the @cdcgov Read our full blog post on the topic by clicking the link in our bio. #tarrantcounty #fortworth #syphilis #STI #womenshealth #doctorsofinstagram

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Additional Reading and Resources:

Tarrant County ranks No. 2 nationally in increase of syphilis cases

Syphilis Strikes Back

 

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About Dr. Lori Atkins

Dr. Atkins is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society and the Fort Worth OB/GYN Society.

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