KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After years of widespread cases for some sexually transmitted infections – both nationally and locally- Kalamazoo County health professionals say numbers this year look more promising.
In just four years, from 2018 to 2022, Michigan saw a 203% increase in syphilis cases for women ages 15-45, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), which was an upward trend that could be seen nationwide.
However, Cecily Nicolai, clinical services supervisor at the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department, says this year’s syphilis cases remain fairly consistent with last year’s numbers…