Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD among women ages 15-24, according to the CDC.
These Are the Most Common STIs and Exactly When You Should Get Screened For Them
There were 1,758,668 reported cases of chlamydia in 2018, a 2.9 percent increase from 2017. 583,405 cases of gonorrhea were reported, a five percent increase from 2017, and 115,045 cases of syphilis were reported, up 13.3 percent from 2017. Cases of primary and secondary syphilis, the most infectious stages of the STD, increased by 14.4 percent, the highest number reported since 1991, according to the CDC.
. Diagnoses of primary and secondary syphilis in women rose by 34 percent since 2017, and gonorrhea increased from 232,587 cases in 2017 to 241,074 cases in 2018, according to the CDC."STDs can come at a high cost for babies and other vulnerable populations," Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH, director of CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STD, and tuberculosis prevention, said. According to Dr.
Fortunately, antibiotics can cure STDs like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, but if they go untreated, they can be transmitted and may potentially lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and an increased risk of HIV.are drug use, poverty, stigma, and unstable housing, which can reduce access to prevention and care, according to the CDC. A decline in condom use in vulnerable populations has also contributed to the rise of STDs.
To address this epidemic, the CDC recommends healthcare providers make STD screening and treatment a standard part of medical care. They also believe that state and local health departments should improve the public health infrastructure. You can also take action by making sure you and your partner get tested regularly if you're sexually active and practicing safe sex and reducing your risk of STDs by using condoms.
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