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Alarming Resurgence of Syphilis in India: MSM Infection Rates Climb to 15.6%

Johns Hopkins research documents a fivefold jump in syphilis prevalence as diminished fear of HIV leads to lapses in barrier protection and testing.

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September 11, 2026• 4 min read
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Alarming Resurgence of Syphilis in India: MSM Infection Rates Climb to 15.6%
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Thiruvananthapuram / Baltimore: Johns Hopkins data highlights a surge in syphilis rates among men who have sex with men (MSM) from 2.9% to 15.6%, prompting Kerala's 23 district STI centers to ramp up screening.

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Comments (2)

JD
John Doe2 hours ago

Excellent reporting on this issue. It's crucial that we stay informed about these developments.

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Alice Smith5 hours ago

I wonder how this will affect the local communities in the long run. Would love to see a follow-up article.