Europe reports sharp spike in sexual transmitted infections, gonorrhea cases hit record high
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Europe reports sharp spike in sexual transmitted infections, gonorrhea cases hit record high

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In 2023, Europe saw nearly 100,000 confirmed cases of gonorrhea, marking a 31 per cent increase from 2022 and a staggering rise of over 300 per cent since 2014, according to a report, citing European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise throughout Europe, with notable spikes in syphilis and gonorrhea cases, according to a Politico report, citing the latest figures published Monday by Europe’s disease agency. In 2023, Europe saw nearly 100,000 confirmed cases of gonorrhea, marking a 31 per cent increase from 2022 and a staggering rise of over 300 per cent since 2014, added the report, citing the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. This represents a 13 per cent increase from 2022 and a 100 per cent increase since 2014, reported Politico. Over 230,000 cases were reported across the continent in 2023, representing just a 3 per cent increase from 2022 and a 13 per cent increase since 2014.

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"Glimmer of hope": STI surge shows first signs of slowing in decades. What’s behind the trend?
2 months, 1 week ago

"Glimmer of hope": STI surge shows first signs of slowing in decades. What’s behind the trend?

Salon  

Since 2003, the number of sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. rose a staggering 90% in what has been called an out-of-control epidemic. “It's not ever one thing right that causes either an epidemic or causes things to slow down,” said Dr. Ina Park, a professor of Family Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. “Communities of color, …

Chlamydia and syphilis infections PLUNGE in US by 80 per cent thanks to 'Morning-after pill for STIs' - but the treatment is still denied to Brits
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chlamydia and syphilis infections PLUNGE in US by 80 per cent thanks to 'Morning-after pill for STIs' - but the treatment is still denied to Brits

Daily Mail  

A 'morning after pill' could slash soaring rates of sexually transmitted infections, new research shows. Those who took the common antibiotic, doxycycline, within 72 hours of having sex cut their chances of contracting syphilis and chlamydia by up to 80 per cent Your browser does not support iframes. There were 401,800 new STIs diagnosed in England last year, up 4.7 …

US epidemic of sexually transmitted infections shows signs of slowing, CDC says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US epidemic of sexually transmitted infections shows signs of slowing, CDC says

Hindustan Times  

By Mariam Sunny US epidemic of sexually transmitted infections shows signs of slowing, CDC says Nov 12 - The number of sexually transmitted infections in the United States in 2023 was down nearly 2% from the year before, a sign the epidemic could be slowing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday. The findings provide a "glimmer …

STD epidemic slows as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall in US
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

STD epidemic slows as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall in US

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. syphilis epidemic slowed dramatically last year, gonorrhea cases fell and chlamydia cases remained below prepandemic levels, according to federal data released Tuesday. “I’m encouraged, and it’s been a long time since I felt that way” about the nation’s epidemic of sexually transmitted infections, said the CDC’s Dr. Jonathan Mermin. “Something is working.” More than 2.4 …

There are millions of sexually transmitted infections in the US every year, but new data shows the epidemic may be slowing
4 months, 2 weeks ago

There are millions of sexually transmitted infections in the US every year, but new data shows the epidemic may be slowing

CNN  

CNN — Although sexually transmitted infections are still at an epidemic level in the US, scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expressing cautious optimism about some decreases emerging in the newest data. “However, there were still more than 2.4 million STIs reported in the US in 2023, and the impact of STIs on the health …

WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide
6 months, 3 weeks ago

WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “While results varied widely across the countries and regions, …

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases are on the rise, officials warn
7 months, 1 week ago

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases are on the rise, officials warn

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases in England are on the rise and could …

Gonorrhea cases continue to rise, particularly among women
11 months ago

Gonorrhea cases continue to rise, particularly among women

Dutch News  

The number of young people with a gonorrhea infection continues to soar, with an increase of 31% over the last year, latest figures from public health institute RIVM have shown. The rise is most dramatic among women, the RIVM said, with a 78% increase. Among heterosexual men, cases rose by 51% to 1007, a remarkable rise, the RIVM said, because …

Syphilis cases in US reach a record high since 1950, other STDs remain low
1 year, 1 month ago

Syphilis cases in US reach a record high since 1950, other STDs remain low

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults. It's not clear why infectious cases of syphilis rose 9% while gonorrhea dropped 9%, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, adding that it's too soon to …

The US hasn’t seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat
1 year, 1 month ago

The US hasn’t seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn’t abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults. It’s not clear why infectious cases of syphilis rose 9% while gonorrhea dropped 9%, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, adding that it’s …

The US hasn't seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat
1 year, 1 month ago

The US hasn't seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't …

The U.S. hasn’t seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat
1 year, 1 month ago

The U.S. hasn’t seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat

LA Times  

This 1966 microscope photo shows a tissue sample with the presence of the corkscrew-shaped, darkly-stained bacterium responsible for causing syphilis. The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn’t abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults. “I think it’s unknowingly being spread in the cisgender heterosexual population …

Sexually transmitted diseases are surging in America. The CDC explains what to look out for
1 year, 3 months ago

Sexually transmitted diseases are surging in America. The CDC explains what to look out for

Salon  

Sex is more than just a pleasurable experience, it's an important part of one's mental and physical health. There are also relatively new or rare diseases circulating that some people may not have ever heard of in a sex ed class, such as Mycoplasma genitalium, Shigella flexneri, Neisseria meningitidis and Lymphogranuloma venereum. "These cases are tied to increases in syphilis …

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise, says health institute
1 year, 7 months ago

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise, says health institute

Dutch News  

The number of sexually transmitted diseases in the Netherlands is growing and antibiotics may no longer be able to combat some diseases, health institute RIVM has warned. The use of condoms has been going down among the young, who make up the most sexually active group, for years but 2022 was a peak year for infections among this group, particularly …

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise, says health institute
1 year, 7 months ago

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise, says health institute

Dutch News  

The number of sexually transmitted diseases in the Netherlands is growing and antibiotics may no longer be able to combat some diseases, health institute RIVM has warned. The use of condoms has been going down among the young, who make up the most sexually active group, for years but 2022 was a peak year for infections among this group, particularly …

Health services handing out condoms due to increased STI diagnoses
1 year, 7 months ago

Health services handing out condoms due to increased STI diagnoses

NL Times  

The number of STIs in the Netherlands is increasing, and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment is concerned. In the coming weeks, the RIVM and municipal health services GGDs will therefore be handing out over 40,000 condoms at festivals and during introduction weeks at higher education institutions, with the message: give love, not an STI. “People may …

Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise — so why are fewer Americans using condoms?
1 year, 7 months ago

Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise — so why are fewer Americans using condoms?

Salon  

Earlier this month, public health officials warned of a syphilis outbreak in Houston, with cases jumping 57 percent between 2019 and 2022. "Condom use has declined — and it's not trivial by any means," Ghareeb said. "There is this idea that cis-men will experience less sensation when wearing a condom, and therefore, don't want to use them," Engle told Salon …

Why syphilis is rising around the world
1 year, 8 months ago

Why syphilis is rising around the world

BBC  

Why syphilis is rising around the world Getty Images Changes in sexual practice and condom use may also lie behind the spike in syphilis cases Syphilis is one of the oldest known sexually transmitted infections. "Fifteen or 20 years ago we thought we were on the verge of eliminating syphilis," says Leandro Mena, director of the CDC's division of sexually …

Sexually Transmitted Infections Spike in England: Gonorrhoea, Syphilis Reach Record Levels
1 year, 9 months ago

Sexually Transmitted Infections Spike in England: Gonorrhoea, Syphilis Reach Record Levels

News 18  

England saw a record number of gonorrhoea cases and the highest level of syphilis in decades last year as sexually transmitted infections spiked, the UK Health Security Agency said on Tuesday. There were 82,592 gonorrhoea diagnoses in 2022, a yearly increase of 50 percent and the largest annual number reported since records began, according to the agency, known as the …

Sexually transmitted infections found in 13-year-olds as cases hit record high
1 year, 9 months ago

Sexually transmitted infections found in 13-year-olds as cases hit record high

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We’ve seen cuts where we need to see investment, this has reduced our sexual …

STI cases reach record highs
1 year, 9 months ago

STI cases reach record highs

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Infectious syphilis diagnoses increased to 8,692 in 2022, the largest annual number since 1948, …

STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help
1 year, 11 months ago

STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials released data Tuesday showing how chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases have been accelerating, but doctors are hoping an old drug will help fight the sexually transmitted infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is drafting recommendations for using it as a kind of morning-after pill for preventing STDs, said Dr. Leandro Mena, director …

Post-sex pill seen as new tool to fight rising STD rates
1 year, 11 months ago

Post-sex pill seen as new tool to fight rising STD rates

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. health officials released data Tuesday showing how …

Sexually transmitted infections jumped by 7% in 2021, according to the CDC
1 year, 11 months ago

Sexually transmitted infections jumped by 7% in 2021, according to the CDC

CNN  

CNN — More than 2.5 million cases of sexually transmitted infections were reported in 2021, jumping by 7% in one year, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 2.5 million cases of sexually transmitted infections were reported in the US in 2021, but the true count is likely much higher as screening …

STI hotspots revealed: Map shows the worst areas
2 years, 5 months ago

STI hotspots revealed: Map shows the worst areas

Daily Mail  

London, Lincolnshire and Liverpool are England's chlamydia hotspots, according to official data. After Lambeth, the area with the highest chlamydia detection rate in young people was Lewisham — also in the capital — where 2,873 per 100,000 had infections confirmed in 2021. Despite the overall downturn in chlamydia cases — with 2,000 fewer infections confirmed in 2021 — it remains …

Syphilis at 30-year high in US; porn stars halt work in UK | Symptoms, treatment
2 years, 5 months ago

Syphilis at 30-year high in US; porn stars halt work in UK | Symptoms, treatment

Hindustan Times  

Amid the coronavirus pandemic and monkeypox infections, syphilis has made a comeback with the number of infections at a 30-year high in the United States. A recent data by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of new syphilis infections surged 26 per cent between 2020 and 2021, with 52,354 cases of primary and secondary syphilis reported …

UK Porn Stars Halt Work, US Sounds Alarm Over 30-Yr High as Syphilis Makes Comeback
2 years, 5 months ago

UK Porn Stars Halt Work, US Sounds Alarm Over 30-Yr High as Syphilis Makes Comeback

News 18  

It’s an unwelcome comeback that has put the world on alert yet again, just as we were learning to live with coronavirus and monkeypox among other outbreaks. In the United States, the number of syphilis cases has increased to its highest level in thirty years, while several adult film actors in UK have halted work amid growing concerns over reports …

Sex during the Covid-19 pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Sex during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Independent  

I am looking at someone’s genitals. open image in gallery HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection But does this slight overall reduction in new partners explain the 50 per cent drop in chlamydia diagnoses reported in America? This situation is closely aligned to the UK data, recently published by Public Health England this month, titled “Sexually transmitted infections …

Sexually transmitted infections down by almost a third in 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Sexually transmitted infections down by almost a third in 2020

The Independent  

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US experiencing most cases of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis in recorded history, new CDC report says
5 years, 5 months ago

US experiencing most cases of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis in recorded history, new CDC report says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The rate of new …

STDs on the rise: Cases of 3 common infections reach all-time highs in the US
5 years, 5 months ago

STDs on the rise: Cases of 3 common infections reach all-time highs in the US

CNN  

CNN — Health officials are raising alarm about a rise in STDs across the United States. “Combined they total 2.4 million infections that were diagnosed and reported just in last year alone,” said Elizabeth Torrone, a CDC epidemiologist who worked on the new report, adding that the combined number marks “the most cases” ever recorded since monitoring began in the …

Dating apps blamed as a million new STD cases diagnosed every day amid warnings infections are becoming untreatable
5 years, 9 months ago

Dating apps blamed as a million new STD cases diagnosed every day amid warnings infections are becoming untreatable

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dating apps and sexual health stigma are adding to more than …

One million STDs diagnosed every day, World Health Organization says
5 years, 9 months ago

One million STDs diagnosed every day, World Health Organization says

CNN  

CNN — More than one million new cases of four sexually transmitted infections are contracted every day, according to figures released Thursday by the World Health Organization. Dr. Tim Jinks, head of the Drug Resistant Infection program at UK medical research charity Wellcome, said in a statement that the high number of gonorrhea cases were of “particular concern,” citing last …

Sexually transmitted superbug warning as infections soar 26% in a year
5 years, 9 months ago

Sexually transmitted superbug warning as infections soar 26% in a year

The Independent  

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STD rates in US reach record high, CDC says
6 years, 7 months ago

STD rates in US reach record high, CDC says

CNN  

Story highlights NEW: Experts call STDs in America "a public health crisis" A record number of STD cases were diagnosed in the US in 2017, according to preliminary CDC data CNN — Rates of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have climbed for the fourth consecutive year in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday at the …

Syphilis Cases Reach Record High in England, a Global Trend
6 years, 9 months ago

Syphilis Cases Reach Record High in England, a Global Trend

CNN  

Cases of syphilis have reached the highest level in almost 70 years in England, with a 20% increase from the previous year and a 148% increase since 2008. The rise was balanced out by a decrease in some other infections, including cases of genital warts, which declined 90% since 2009 among 15 to 17 year-olds.

US witnesses alarming rise in STD 'epidemic': California on front line with over 300 cases of congenital syphilis in 2017
6 years, 9 months ago

US witnesses alarming rise in STD 'epidemic': California on front line with over 300 cases of congenital syphilis in 2017

Firstpost  

Sexually transmitted diseases have made an alarming resurgence across the United States, where 2016 saw a record two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, including 628 cases of congenital syphilis. But California, the most populous US state, stands out for its willingness to tackle the crisis head-on, with cases of the three ailments up 45 percent in 2017 from …

STI map of America reveals most sexually diseased state
7 years, 4 months ago

STI map of America reveals most sexually diseased state

The Independent  

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Oral sex is making gonorrhoea harder to treat, warns WHO
7 years, 5 months ago

Oral sex is making gonorrhoea harder to treat, warns WHO

The Independent  

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What's Behind The Jump In STD Rates
7 years, 5 months ago

What's Behind The Jump In STD Rates

NPR  

What's Behind The Jump In STD Rates A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows an alarming spike in STD cases. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with David Harvey of the National Coalition of STD Directors. HARVEY: Well, family planning dollars, some of which go to Planned Parenthood organizations, are a critical funding source for STD screening and …

STD rates hit another record high, with California near the top
7 years, 6 months ago

STD rates hit another record high, with California near the top

LA Times  

A home test kit to detect sexually transmitted diseases is shown. The number of Americans diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis reached a record high in 2016 for the second year in a row, with more than 2 million cases reported and particularly high rates in California, according to federal data released Tuesday. “This is the third year in a …

STDs: New cases hit record high in US, CDC says
7 years, 6 months ago

STDs: New cases hit record high in US, CDC says

CNN  

Story highlights Dangerous but preventable STDs are on the rise, CDC says 2016 saw the highest number of STDs ever reported CNN — In 2016, Americans were infected with more than 2 million new cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia, the highest number of these sexually transmitted diseases ever reported, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. “Clearly …

Sexually transmitted infections rising fast in Netherlands; HIV positive diagnoses decrease
7 years, 9 months ago

Sexually transmitted infections rising fast in Netherlands; HIV positive diagnoses decrease

NL Times  

More and more people are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease in the Netherlands, according to a report by national health service RIVM. The number of gonorrhea and syphilis diagnoses increased significantly among gay men last year. The number of gonorrhea diagnoses at Sexual Health Centers among this group increased with 13 percent to over 6 thousand diagnoses last year. …

Syphilis cases at highest level since 1949 amid warnings of sexual health crisis
7 years, 9 months ago

Syphilis cases at highest level since 1949 amid warnings of sexual health crisis

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of cases of syphilis in England have reached the …

More elderly people being diagnosed with STIs such as chlamydia and genital warts
8 years, 3 months ago

More elderly people being diagnosed with STIs such as chlamydia and genital warts

The Independent  

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STD infections reach historic highs in US
8 years, 5 months ago

STD infections reach historic highs in US

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of sexually …

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis Rates Are At An All-Time High In The U.S.
8 years, 5 months ago

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis Rates Are At An All-Time High In The U.S.

Huff Post  

andresr via Getty Images The U.S. is backsliding on progress against sexually transmitted infections, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis reached an unprecedented high nationwide, while rates of congenital syphilis ― when a pregnant woman passes the infection on to her baby ― also increased. This …

STD rates reach record high in United States
8 years, 5 months ago

STD rates reach record high in United States

CNN  

Story highlights Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rates hit an all-time high last year, new report shows "We have reached a decisive moment for the nation," CDC official says CNN — There were more reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases last year than ever before in the United States, according to the latest STD surveillance report by the Centers for Disease …

Gonorrhoea outbreak continuing, health officials warn
8 years, 6 months ago

Gonorrhoea outbreak continuing, health officials warn

The Independent  

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