Syphilis Makes a Worrying Comeback in U.S.

NBC News reports:

Syphilis is making a big comeback in the United States, with cases nearly doubling since 2005, federal health experts reported on Thursday.

More than 90 percent of cases are among men, mostly gay or bisexual men, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention team reported. Secrecy and a lack of follow-up are fueling the spread, the CDC team said.

“After being on the verge of elimination in 2000 in the United States, syphilis cases have rebounded," Dr. Monica Patton and colleagues reported in the CDC’s weekly report.

No word yet on whether Hollywood will demand this story be taken down because gays and bisexuals aren't 90% of the population. Also, no word yet on when the Harry Reid will blame the Koch brothers for the increase in syphilis.