Coos County public health authorities report increased syphilis cases 2023
According to reports from local public health experts, the number of syphilis cases in Coos County is quickly climbing.
On Monday, Dr. Eric Gleason, the deputy director of Coos Health & Wellness, revealed that the number of reported cases in Coos County during the first three months of 2023 was 22, which is about quadruple the number of instances that are seen in an average year.
According to the health officials in Coos County, Oregon, syphilis is a sexually transmitted illness (STI) that, if left untreated, can cause major complications in one’s health. According to Dr. Gleason, syphilis is an infectious disease that is caused by the bacteria treponema pallidum and is spread by direct contact with a syphilis sore.
A painless rash or sore may indicate an infection. Later stages may cause blindness, paralysis, or death.
According to the officials, the symptoms change depending on the stage of the infection. According to Dr. Gleason, the first signs of an infection may be a rash or sore that does not cause any discomfort. But, in later stages, the severity of the symptoms may include blindness, paralysis, or even death.
According to Dr. Gleason, preventative strategies include using condoms and undergoing regular testing for sexually transmitted infection (STI). Health officials have advised people to speak with their primary care physicians if they have any reason to believe they may have been exposed to syphilis or any other sexually transmitted illness (STI).
Dr. Gleason stated that the public health officials in Coos County are collaborating with community groups and healthcare professionals to monitor the epidemic and will give updates as they become available.
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