With a 32% increase in all Syphilis cases from 2020 to 2021 and its continual rise of cases through 2023 (King County Public Health), the Syphilis epidemic in King County is not something to be ignored. Today, graffiti signs of “Syphilis rising” cover buildings and walls across Capitol Hill, pushing for more awareness and education of the disease.

Curious to learn more about what Syphilis is and the impacts of the epidemic in the local Seattle community? Tune into today’s episode where we discuss the details with our nurse practitioner, Christi.

Sources mentioned: 

2023 STI Epidemiological Profile - Washington State Department of Health

Syphilis epidemic - King County Public Health

STI Fast Facts - Washington State Department of Health

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