Pima County is experiencing an increase in the number of syphilis cases

Pima County is experiencing an increase in the number of syphilis cases. In 2012 there were 31. As of July 2014, the number of cases has reached 77.

Most (72%) cases occurred in men less than 40 years of age who report sex with other men. According to the Pima County Health Department, in this population 1 of 3 report being infected with HIV.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. It is easy to become infected and it is easy to cure with testing and treatment.