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Chlamydia, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, remains one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. Recent data indicates a concerning upward trend in global chlamydia rates.  In Europe, the situation mirrors this increase. Norway reported a chlamydia rate of 445.2 per 100,000 people in 2022, up from 358.8 in 2021. Similarly, Sweden's rate was 282.6 per 100,000 in 2022, reflecting a consistent rise over recent years. World Population Review     Several factors contribute to this increase. Enhanced screening and diagnostic methods have led to higher detection rates, revealing the true extent of the infection. However, behavioral...

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Syphilis infections are rising

What is Syphilis?

Syphilis is a  serious bacterial infection passed through contact with an infected individual. Treponema pallidum is the bacteria that cause syphilis.

Syphilis infections are rising

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The U.S is going through decade of increased syphilis infection rates. What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a  serious bacterial infection passed through contact with an infected individual. Treponema pallidum is the bacteria that cause syphilis. Often spread through sexual contact it can also be spread from surface to person, i.e. from a toilet seat recently used by an infected individual. A syphilis infection is a serious health risk and can cause harm to unborn children and can be a life threating illness in adults if left untreated, What are the signs/symptoms of Syphilis? Do I have Syphilis? Syphilis develops in 3 stages. The 1st...

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Yes, for the older ones it's hard to imagine unprotected sex within a casual relationship following the waves of HIV warnings that we all were exposed to. However, the younger generation has not been part of the HIV panic that swept the globe some 20 years ago now. As a result, they fear unprotected sex less and with that comes increases in the common STDs such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea. In addition to that, new generation HIV strategies in America such as PrEP https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/prep/index.html has removed some of the fear of contracting HIV when those at high risk can take a drug...

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