Articles Tagged With: gonorrhea
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents
Unfortunately, adolescents are at increased risk for sexually transmitted infections secondary to high-risk sexual behavior, victims of commercial sexual exploitation, or sexual experimentation. The consequences can be devastating in the long term. Clinicians must maintain a high degree of suspicion and sensitivity (since most teenagers are reluctant to seek medical care and may not share all the information the clinician needs) to make this diagnosis, minimize complications, and optimize outcome for this vulnerable population.
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WHO Updates STI Treatment Guidance Due to Growing Antibiotic Resistance
The World Health Organization has issued new guidelines for the treatment of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in response to the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. According to the international health organization, each year, 131 million people are infected with chlamydia, 78 million are infected with gonorrhea, and 5.6 million are infected with syphilis.
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Is It Time to Declare a ‘Sexual Health Crisis’?
Reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have increased for the first time since 2006. -
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis cases are up for first time since 2006
Reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have increased for the first time since 2006, according to just-published data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Scientists eye impact of expedited partner therapy
Results of a public health intervention promoting the use of free expedited partner therapy (EPT) indicate it substantially increased use of the medicine and might have cut rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea infection.