Syphilis has surged in Clark County in recent years, a trend reflected throughout the United States. It’s especially an issue for Clark County’s growing population of homeless people, who lack medical care and are more at risk of sexual assault, experts say.
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Source: The Columbian
Health experts: Syphillis is a prevalent infection in Clark County homeless camps
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