Syphilis is at its highest levels since the 1950s. Here’s how experts are trying to fix that.

Syphilis , a sexually transmitted infection, was nearly eliminated in the U.S. at the beginning of the 21st century .

In 2022 , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 200,000 syphilis cases.

Congenital syphilis has similarly increased tenfold over the past decade , the CDC says.

The return of syphilis is the result of poorly funded prevention programs, experts say.

Texas mandates syphilis testing for pregnant women at three points — during their first prenatal visit, around the 28-week mark and before delivery.

Shasta County launched the CommUNITY Mobile Care Clinic , an RV with a reception area and two exam rooms, bringing STI tests and treatments to the county’s most vulnerable.

American Indian and Alaska Natives have the highest syphilis rates of any racial or ethnic group.

The idea is to address overlapping concerns together, while attracting those who wouldn’t have considered STI testing, if not for the package deal.

In March , two Houston hospitals launched a rapid testing program aimed at all pregnant women admitted to the emergency department.

Testing rates for pregnant women increased twelvefold, with about 35% of their partners wanting to get tested as well.