2023 reports 18% decline in Alberta syphilis cases, down from 3,326 in 2022 to 2,723.
Syphilis rates in Alberta, Canada, are declining, with 2,723 new cases reported in 2023, an 18% decrease from 3,326 in 2022. This follows a 2019 outbreak that saw infection levels not seen since the 1940s. Key factors for the decline include the introduction of point-of-care testing for immediate treatment and funding for community organizations to increase awareness and outreach, although rural and Indigenous communities remain disproportionately affected.
October 23, 2024
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