Disparities in Syphilis Trends and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Joinpoint Analysis of Florida Surveillance Data (2013-2022)

The trend of infectious syphilis increases substantially from 2013 to 2022, with notable differences observed among age, gender, and geographic regions in Florida. Females experienced a greater rise in infectious syphilis cases compared to males. This upward trend in infectious syphilis persisted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Efforts are needed to implement strategies to address the rising syphilis rates within high-incidence groups and communities across the state.