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.
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