In 2023, nearly 100 000 confirmed cases of #gonorrhoea were reported in EU/EEA, showing a 📈 31% compared to 2022 & 📈of more than 300% compared to 2014.
This surge was observed across different age groups & demographics, including MSM, and heterosexual men & women
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/gonorrhoea-annual-epidemiological-report-2023
This surge was observed across different age groups & demographics, including MSM, and heterosexual men & women
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/gonorrhoea-annual-epidemiological-report-2023
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Read the full annual epidemiological report on gonorrhoea here:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/gonorrhoea-annual-epidemiological-report-2023
#SafeSex #SexEd #Prevention #TestTreatPrevent
Highest rates were seen among men aged 25-34, majority of cases reported in MSM.
Rates increased also among women of all age.
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/syphilis-annual-epidemiological-report-2023
Listen to #ECDC's Scientific Officer for STIs - Otilia Mårdh ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
#STIs #SexEd #Prevention #TestTreatPrevent
In 2023, >230k cases were reported, representing a 13% 📈 since 2014. The highest rates are reported among women aged 20-24.
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/chlamydia-annual-epidemiological-report-2023
The emergence of drug-resistant strains threatens the effectiveness of treatments, making it crucial to emphasise prevention & promote responsible #antibiotic use.
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/gonorrhoea-annual-epidemiological-report-2023
More testing likely accounts for some of the increase. Other explanations include changes in sexual risk behaviours, such as less condom use & higher numbers of partners.
#ECDC's Lina Nerlander - Principal Expert in STIs explains