Syphilis rates rise in Minnesota | International Falls Daily Journal

"Syphilis rates rise in Minnesota

Koochiching County public health director also concerned about county’s rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea

Health officials are expressing concern over the recent rise in syphilis cases in Minnesota.

Locally, Koochiching County Public Health Director Susan Congrave is also concerned about the rise in not only syphilis, but the overall increase in cases of all sexually transmitted infections. She noted that Koochiching County has also seen a significant increase in the cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea."