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 treatment services, particularly for women but also for men. GARCIA-NAVARRO: David Harvey heads the National Coalition for STD Directors.

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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

Firstpost  

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 …

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

New data shows efforts to stop the spread of STIs are working
4 months, 2 weeks ago

New data shows efforts to stop the spread of STIs are working

NPR  

New data shows efforts to stop the spread of STIs are working Federal data shows that rates of new sexually transmitted infections are slowing in the U.S. New data from the federal government shows that STI cases are coming down. BRADLEY STONER: I think that we're seeing a prevention impact of work that's going on in communities all over the …

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 …

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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

LA Times  

A pharmacist in Sacramento holds a bottle of the antibiotic doxycycline hyclate. U.S. health officials released data Tuesday showing that chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases have been accelerating, but doctors are hoping an old drug will help fight the sexually transmitted diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is drafting recommendations for using it as a kind of morning-after …

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 …

‘Out of control’ STD situation prompts call for changes
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Out of control’ STD situation prompts call for changes

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts. work to rebuild, innovate, and expand prevention in the U.S.,” said Dr. Leandro Mena of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Amid 'out of control' STD epidemic, calls for changes
2 years, 6 months ago

Amid 'out of control' STD epidemic, calls for changes

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 Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases …

STDs are sexist, and women are the losers. Here’s why
5 years, 5 months ago

STDs are sexist, and women are the losers. Here’s why

CNN  

CNN — America is in the middle of an epidemic of sexually transmitted infections, and when it comes to heterosexual transmission, it’s hitting women the hardest. “Because of the nature of the female genitalia, if you get new herpes, there’s likely multiple painful blisters,” Handsfield said. “If a guy goes into a doctor’s office with a urethral discharge,” Handsfield said, …

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 …

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 …

Two crises in one: As drug use rises, so does syphilis
6 years, 1 month ago

Two crises in one: As drug use rises, so does syphilis

LA Times  

Public health officials grappling with record-high syphilis rates around the nation have pinpointed what appears to be a major risk factor: drug use. Researchers said the results suggested that drug use — and the risky sexual behaviors associated with it — may be driving some of the increase in syphilis transmission among heterosexuals. The intersecting epidemics of sexually transmitted infections …

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 …

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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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 …

STD rates in California are the highest they’ve been in 25 years
8 years, 5 months ago

STD rates in California are the highest they’ve been in 25 years

LA Times  

Dr. Karen Smith, head of California’s Public Health Department, advises people to use condoms to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. National health officials sounded the alarm last week about a troubling rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rates, with cases reaching an all-time high in 2015. “Cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are going up in California …

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 …

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 …

Americans are 'more likely to have an STD than Europeans'
10 years ago

Americans are 'more likely to have an STD than Europeans'

Daily Mail  

Iceland is known for its hot springs and Northern lights. Washington D.C., shown in the diagrams under its former name of the District of Columbia, had the most syphilis, HIV and gonorrhoea, while Kentucky was the state with the highest rates of hepatitis. Meanwhile, Estonia tops the European scale for HIV rates, Russia sits in the top five for the …

Publicity campaigns fail to stop unsafe sex
18 years, 5 months ago

Publicity campaigns fail to stop unsafe sex

The Independent  

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