Speaker Credentials
OMS-II
College
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO
Medical Specialty
Infectious Disease
Format
Poster
Start Date
November 2024
End Date
November 2024
Track
2
Abstract
Objective. This study aimed to investigate the recent increase in syphilis rates from 2018 to 2022, utilizing publicly available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background. Syphilis has seen a dramatic resurgence since 2018, reaching levels not observed since the 1940s. While this increase has prompted significant discourse among healthcare professionals, a comprehensive demographic analysis remains limited. Methods. CDC public datasets from 2018 to 2022 were analyzed descriptively, followed by chi-squared tests and logistic regression modeling conducted using R. The analysis examined syphilis rates across different demographic and behavioral factors, including sex, race/ethnicity, and reported sexual behaviors. Statistical significance was determined using a 95% confidence interval and a P-value threshold of < 0.05. Results. The data reveal a two-fold increase in primary and secondary syphilis cases and a three-fold increase in congenital syphilis between 2018 and 2022. Males had 3.84 times higher odds of contracting syphilis compared to females. The American Indian/Alaskan Native population exhibited the most significant increase, with a four-fold rise in the rate of primary and secondary syphilis cases. In 2022, individuals engaging in sexual activity with anonymous partners accounted for the highest number of cases, while the most substantial rise in syphilis cases from 2018 to 2022 occurred among those reporting sexual activity with partners who use intravenous drugs. Conclusion. The increase in syphilis cases highlights the need for targeted public health interventions, particularly among high-risk populations. Grants. No specific funding was received for this work.
Included in
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Commons, Epidemiology Commons, Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
An Epidemiological Approach to the Rise in Syphilis in the United States Between 2018 and 2022
Objective. This study aimed to investigate the recent increase in syphilis rates from 2018 to 2022, utilizing publicly available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background. Syphilis has seen a dramatic resurgence since 2018, reaching levels not observed since the 1940s. While this increase has prompted significant discourse among healthcare professionals, a comprehensive demographic analysis remains limited. Methods. CDC public datasets from 2018 to 2022 were analyzed descriptively, followed by chi-squared tests and logistic regression modeling conducted using R. The analysis examined syphilis rates across different demographic and behavioral factors, including sex, race/ethnicity, and reported sexual behaviors. Statistical significance was determined using a 95% confidence interval and a P-value threshold of < 0.05. Results. The data reveal a two-fold increase in primary and secondary syphilis cases and a three-fold increase in congenital syphilis between 2018 and 2022. Males had 3.84 times higher odds of contracting syphilis compared to females. The American Indian/Alaskan Native population exhibited the most significant increase, with a four-fold rise in the rate of primary and secondary syphilis cases. In 2022, individuals engaging in sexual activity with anonymous partners accounted for the highest number of cases, while the most substantial rise in syphilis cases from 2018 to 2022 occurred among those reporting sexual activity with partners who use intravenous drugs. Conclusion. The increase in syphilis cases highlights the need for targeted public health interventions, particularly among high-risk populations. Grants. No specific funding was received for this work.