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flag Syphilis cases in Germany hit a record 9,519 in 2024, mostly among men in urban areas, driven by sexual networks and dating apps.

flag Syphilis cases in Germany hit a record 9,519 in 2024, a 460% rise since 2001, according to the Robert Koch Institute. flag The increase, driven largely by infections among men who have sex with men and men who have sex with transgender women, has persisted for over two decades, with a 3.9% year-on-year rise reported. flag The LGBTQ community accounts for most cases, while women make up only 7.6%. flag Reinfections are common, and co-infections with HIV and hepatitis C are frequent. flag High rates are concentrated in major cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Munich. flag Experts link the surge to increased sexual encounters via social media and geospatial dating apps. flag The average patient age is around 41.

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