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Syphilis cases in Germany hit a record 9,519 in 2024, mostly among men in urban areas, driven by sexual networks and dating apps.
Syphilis cases in Germany hit a record 9,519 in 2024, a 460% rise since 2001, according to the Robert Koch Institute.
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.
The LGBTQ community accounts for most cases, while women make up only 7.6%.
Reinfections are common, and co-infections with HIV and hepatitis C are frequent.
High rates are concentrated in major cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Munich.
Experts link the surge to increased sexual encounters via social media and geospatial dating apps.
The average patient age is around 41.
Los casos de sífilis en Alemania alcanzaron un récord de 9,519 en 2024, principalmente entre los hombres en áreas urbanas, impulsados por redes sexuales y aplicaciones de citas.