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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections that can be spread through unprotected sex, anal sex, and/or oral sex with someone infected with the disease. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis are examples of STIs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2018 surveillance report that 22% of newborn deaths between 2017 to 2018 are due to syphilis. Moreover, the CDC reports that there is a 19% (1.8 million cases) increase in chlamydia, 63% (583,405 cases) increase in gonorrhea, 71% (35,063 cases) increase in primary and secondary syphilis, and 185% (1306 cases) increase in congenital syphilis from 2014. The CDC has designated the week of April 10-16, 2022 as STD Awareness Week.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea routine annual screening is recommended for:
Syphilis: routine testing is recommended for:
How to treat Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis?
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