Which Statement Most Accurately Describes the Status of Syphilis in the United

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately describes the status of syphilis in the United States today?

A) It has been almost completely eliminated by antibiotic treatment.
B) There is a lower incidence today than a century ago, but a large percentage of cases still progress to the tertiary phase.
C) It has recently rebounded, with three distinct, interconnected epidemics.
D) It has recently rebounded, with a clear epidemic across all sexually active populations.
E) It is currently at low levels, but new mutations have significantly increased infection rates.