General Facts

- In 2013 syphilis infected 315,000 people.

- Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year.

- Yes people die. During 2010 it caused about 113,000 deaths down from 202,000 in 1990.

- The deaths from syphilis has been decreasing throughout the years.

- Everyone can get it if they don't take precautions during sexual activity.