Syphilis is back!

from The Hook Up Hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Syphilis, a disease that we’d nearly eradicated, is back and has been on the rise in Australia every year since 2010, with rates having more than tripled in the last 8 years. So what is it, how can you protect yourself, and why is it returning with a vengeance?

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Syphilis is back!

0:00 15:27

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Share this episode

Similar episodes

If Your Dad Has These 11 Odd Habits, He's More Lonely Than He Admits

Apr 11, 2026 16 min

Are You Putting Yourself Last? The Cost Could Be Your Retirement Security

Mar 18, 2026 12 min

Similar podcasts

French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world?

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of The Hook Up?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this The Hook Up episode published?

This episode was published on October 22, 2018.

Can I download this The Hook Up episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.