Alaska hit with largest syphilis outbreak in 40 years

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska health officials have recorded 75 cases of syphilis in the state this year, marking the largest outbreak of the infectious disease in at least four decades.

The Alaska Section of Epidemiology said in an update this week that it has requested help with response efforts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, KTVA-TV reported Wednesday.

The number of cases is the highest reported in the state since at least the 1970s, said Susan Jones, a program manager with the state Division of Public Health.

“It actually can be before that but that’s as far back as we have saved data,” Jones said.

Read more: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/alaska-records-75-cases-of-syphilis-this-year/

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1. Palin family?

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2. A Trump visit to Alaska that wasn't well publicized?

If Donald Trump Live-Tweeted a Trip to Alaska

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump): This state is, without question, the WORST EVER state! Where are the good hotels? These hotels are awful. I’ve built better hotels in my sleep.

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump): Sarah Palin. Sadly, she’s no longer a 10. Now Bristol, there’s a 10. Bristol, call me. Let’s talk Miss Universe. Very successful pageant.

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump): Everyone knows a bear shits in the woods. Even Obama knows that. I just saw a sow with blood coming out of her wherever. I hear Obama is visiting Alaska next week. Big deal! I got here first.

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump): These cruise ships here. I don’t get it. People say, “Oh, he went bankrupt.” Well I know a cruise ship when I see one, and this isn’t one. I should know, I own several. Gold-plated. All of them.

Read more: http://onehotmessalaska.blogspot.com/2015/08/if-donald-trump-live-tweeted-trip-to.html