Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Syphilis and gonorrhea reach record levels

Infectious diseases like gonorrhea and hepatitis A are at epidemic levels. Syphilis and chlamydia are at record highs. These diseases are roaring back for several reasons, one has to do with energy conservation.

By Madeleine Brand • May 10, 2018 • 1 min read

Infectious diseases like gonorrhea and hepatitis A are at epidemic levels. Syphilis and chlamydia are at record highs. These diseases are roaring back for several reasons, one has to do with energy conservation.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Syphilis and gonorrhea reach record levels

Infectious diseases like gonorrhea and hepatitis A are at epidemic levels. Syphilis and chlamydia are at record highs. These diseases are roaring back for several reasons, one has to do with energy conservation.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Syphilis and gonorrhea reach record levels

Infectious diseases like gonorrhea and hepatitis A are at epidemic levels. Syphilis and chlamydia are at record highs. These diseases are roaring back for several reasons, one has to do with energy conservation.

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