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754 - A Public Health Emergency: Syphilis Surges in the Great Plains Region

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Syphilis Surge Among American Indians in the Great Plains Region

This chapter delves into the alarming rise of syphilis cases among American Indians in the Great Plains region, surpassing national averages by nearly 2,000%. It focuses on the impact on younger adults aged 25 to 35, particularly women, and addresses the concerning rates of congenital syphilis due to infected women of childbearing age.

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