Syphilis cases are up in Mendocino County. Fifty-three cases were reported in 2023, up from 40 the previous year. Among the cases last year included an infected mother passing syphilis to her newborn, plus two bouts of neurosyphilis, which affects the brain. Syphilis is transmitted during direct sexual contact with someone with an open, painless sore on their genitals or rash on their body. Syphilis in the brain can cause blindness, loss of coordination, memory loss or seizures. Anyone who thinks they have been exposed needs to contact their doctor or healthcare provider for treatment immediately.
Syphilis Cases Up in Mendocino County Last Year
