The Houston Health Department is warning residents of a syphilis outbreak which has sent cases among women soaring. The department is launching a rapid outreach response.
are warning residents of a syphilis outbreak that is responsible for a 128% increase in cases among women.
The I-45 running past downtown is shown from the Chase Tower observation floor in Houston on Sept. 7, 2021. The department said Thursday that it would launch a rapid outreach response to address the issue, including increasing screening opportunities, targeting hotspots and mobilizing community partners to curb new infections.
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