The New York State Department of Health (DOH) recently issued a press release emphasizing the importance of expanded testing efforts to address rising congenital syphilis cases statewide, following the third presumed syphilis-related infant death in 2025 among counties outside New York City. The announcement highlights how early detection and timely treatment are essential in curbing transmission and protecting the health of all New Yorkers.
The STI Dashboard provides additional data, including statewide and county level trends of infectious syphilis, viewable by sex and age.
Explore the data here and read the full press release from the Department of Health here: Testing for Syphilis Essential to Address Rising Cases in New York State
"No baby should die from syphilis in New York State or anywhere in this country; it is completely preventable. Detecting syphilis early in pregnancy with a simple blood test is important to ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment, so you have a healthy baby,"