Lack of awareness is contributing to higher case numbers.
THUNDER BAY — While the number of confirmed cases of syphilis is on the rise across Canada, cases are rapidly increasing in the Thunder Bay region as well.
"So what we've seen is that since 2019, which was the last pre-pandemic year to 2023, there's been a 5.8-fold increase in syphilis cases in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area.""They think it's an old disease that's been eradicated. It can be very challenging that way when it's not on the radar. So, awareness is really important."
"It used to be called 'the great imitator' back in the day, because it can cause symptoms that look like a lot of different infections."
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