Figure J. Congenital Syphilis — Rates of Reported Cases Among Infants by Year of Birth and State, United States and Outlying Areas, 2017

Figure J. United States map showing rates of reported cases of congenital syphilis among infants in 2017 by year of birth, state, and outlying areas (Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands). Data provided in table 41.

NOTE: The total rate of reported cases of congenital syphilis for infants by year of birth for the United States and outlying areas (including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) was 23.2 per 100,000 live births. See Section A1.2 in the Appendix for more information on estimating rates for outlying areas.

ACRONYMS: GU = Guam; PR = Puerto Rico; VI = Virgin Islands.

Page last reviewed: September 10, 2018

Content source: Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention