The number of reported syphilis cases is climbing after being largely on the decline since 1941, and gonorrhea rates are now increasing. The new report found that rates of reported cases tended to be highest among adolescents and young adults. Where cases are highest and lowestFour STDs are monitored nationwide and nationally notifiable to the CDC: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and chancroid. Why STDs are on the riseThe report had some limitations, including that the data only included STD cases that had been reported to the CDC. 'Urgent need' for new approaches to sexual healthOverall the findings in the new CDC report came as no surprise to NYU Langone's Mulligan.

Source: CNN October 08, 2019 16:12 UTC