LANSING — Infectious syphilis cases in Michigan have declined for three consecutive years, with a 29% decrease in diagnoses since 2021, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

The department stated in an August 28 news release that the most significant drops were recorded in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties through the first half of 2025.

While the downward trend is encouraging, syphilis rates remain historically high compared to a decade ago after rising sharply between 2014 and 2021.

“We are encouraged to see the significant progress Michigan has made in reducing syphilis rates through strong partnerships, innovative public health strategies and expanded access to prevention and treatment,” Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the state’s chief medical executive, sai

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