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“Health officials battle increase in rural STD rates” Jun 19, 2019

An increase in sexually transmitted diseases across the country isn’t as surprising to health professionals as is the insight that rates of STDs are rising more in rural areas.

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2019/06/19/increase-in-rural-rates-sexually-transmitted-diseases/

“STD Rates on the Rise” Jan 14, 2019

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health risk, especially for young people aged 15-24. There are an estimated 20 million new STD infections in the United States every year.

https://health.morriscountynj.gov/2019/01/std-rates-on-the-rise/

“Four emerging STDs that you can't afford to ignore” December 7, 2018

New diseases emerge all the time, and sexually transmitted infections, also known as sexually transmitted diseases, are no exception. Here are four bacteria that could become serious public health threats.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/06/health/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-partner/index

“The Era of Cheap and Easy STD Treatment Is Over.” Nov 28, 2018

Gonorrhea is surging back, along with its equally forgotten partner, syphilis. In August the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that cases of all STDs have risen for four straight years, to the highest levels in a decade.

https://www.wired.com/story/gonorrhea-syphilis-easy-std-treatment-is-over/

“A young person is diagnosed with an STD every four minutes” October 25, 2018

There were more than 144,000 diagnoses of the two sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as STDs, in people aged between 15 and 24 last year -- equating to just under 400 a day.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/25/health/std-diagnoses-england-young-people-intl/index

“You can have an STD and show zero symptoms” Oct. 17, 2018

In general, we say that most STDs are mostly asymptomatic.

https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-to-tell-if-you-have-an-std-2018-10

“Why STD Rates Are Higher Than They’ve Ever Been” August 29, 2018

The numbers are clear: With nearly 2.3 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis diagnosed in 2017, rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at an all-time high in the U.S., according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

http://time.com/5381625/std-rates-funding/

“Untreatable gonorrhea is on the rise” February 6, 2018

It’s almost like the bug is running faster than our ability to develop safe and effective drugs

https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/6/16975556/gonorrhea-std-untreatable-antibiotic-resistance-china-us

“Tinder, Grindr play role in SD’s rising STD rates, health official says” January 26, 2018

According to an official at the State Health Department

https://www.aberdeennews.com/news/local/tinder-grindr-play-role-in-sd-s-rising-std-rates/article_e4e2ab4a-f0c3-5385-b33f-c4f87e02aabf

“Europe’s HIV epidemic growing at alarming rate, WHO warns” November 28, 2017

The number of people newly diagnosed with HIV in Europe reached its highest level in 2016 since records began, showing the region’s epidemic growing “at an alarming pace”, health officials said on Tuesday.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/europes-hiv-epidemic-growing-alarming-rate-warns-092217782

“Time to sound the alarm over STDs” November 3, 2017

While it is true that STD testing technology is improving, nationally we are seeing skyrocketing STD rates and the emergence of troubling trends in populations previously buffered from these conditions.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/time-to-sound-the-alarm-over-stds/2017/11/03/b63ff434-bfe2-11e7-9294-705f80164f6e_story

“The Epidemic Is About to Get A Lot Worse” October 14, 2017

Nationwide, public health experts issued an urgent siren call in the wake of the CDC’s annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report

https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-the-std-epidemic-in-america-is-about-to-get-a-lot-worse

“In the U.S., 110 Million S.T.D. Infections” Sept 29, 2017

The incidence of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis is increasing, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At any given time, there are an estimated 110 million sexually transmitted infections in the United States.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/health/chlamydia-syphilis-gonorrhea?mcubz=0

“Sex diseases in US surge to record high” Sept 25, 2017

Sexually transmitted diseases surged to a record high in the United States last year, with more than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis nationwide

https://www.yahoo.com/news/sex-diseases-us-surge-record-high-172946444

“This STD is becoming smarter and harder to treat” July 7, 2017

Gonorrhea is becoming harder and in some cases impossible to treat with antibiotics, the World Health Organization said.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/07/health/resistant-gonorrhea-antibiotics/index

“STDs are at an all-time high” May 18, 2017

The reality is that sexually transmitted infections are pervasive and on the rise. There are nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/18/technology/tech-versus-taboos-stds/index

“Syphilis” April 27, 2017

According to the CDC, “Once nearing elimination, national data find that syphilis is thriving…”

http://www.hrc.org/blog/std-spotlight-syphilis

“Close to Half of American Adults Infected” Apr 6, 2017

Nearly half of adult Americans are infected with genital human papillomavirus, researchers have found.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/health/hpv-virus-survey-united-states?mcubz=2&_r=0

“Syphilis Strikes Back” Apr 4, 2017

You might be thinking: “Syphilis? That problem was solved a long time ago.” Well, not exactly.

http://outbreaknewstoday.com/april-std-awareness-month-syphilis-strikes-back-94181/

“Record STD rates drive syphilis in newborns” Mar 1, 2017

It's been an absolute explosion

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/01/health/syphilis-newborns-partner/

“NYC proposes spending increase to fight rising STD levels” Feb 8, 2017

Sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have hit the highest levels since the 1980s

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/nyc-proposes-spending-increase-to-fight-rising-std-levels-1.13084106

“A Major STD Is Poised To Become Completely Incurable” Jan 4, 2017

Swedish doctors are convinced gonorrhea is something you should definitely pay attention to. While replacements for antibiotics, and new types of antibiotics, are on the way, they may not be able to stop some people from getting an incurable case of the disease.

http://uproxx.com/life/gonorrhea-incurable/

“The Rate of Reported STD Infections Continues To Rise Across The United States” Dec 14, 2016

For several years there has been an increase in the number of reported cases of new sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections across the United States.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rate-reported-std-infections-continues-234500566

“Here’s Why STDs Are Hitting All-Time Highs” Nov 9, 2016

Lack of sex ed, fearlessness and not getting tested are to blame.

http://time.com/4558627/heres-why-teen-stds-are-hitting-all-time-highs/

“STDs at an all-time high in the U.S.” Oct 19, 2016

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States continue to rise, and total combined cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have reached the highest ever, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/stds-at-an-unprecedented-high-in-the-u-s/

“CDC reports first highly resistant gonorrhea in US” Sep 21, 2016

The cases involve seven people in Hawaii. Previous infections with Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistant to azithromycin, which have become more common, have been shown susceptible to ceftriaxone. In recent years gonorrhea has developed resistance to almost every class of antibiotics used to treat it.

http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2016/09/cdc-reports-first-highly-resistant-gonorrhea-us

“Super-gonorrhoea outbreak could be out of control as attempts to stop spread fail” Sep 9, 2016

An outbreak of super-gonorrhoea in the UK is out of control and efforts to stop it have been unsuccessful, health officials have warned. It is feared the sexually transmitted disease may be becoming increasingly resistant to treatment, prompting concerns further rapid spread could occur.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/super-gonorrhoea-outbreak-could-be-out-of-control-as-attempts-to-stop-spread-fail-a7234296

“3 Common STDs Becoming Untreatable” Sep 2, 2016

In United States, drug-resistant gonorrhea is a public health problem of national concern. But untreatable gonorrhea isn't the only STD that has health officials worried.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/sexual-health/3-common-stds-becoming-untreatable-what-happens-now-n642161

“STDs resistance to the effect of antibiotics has increased rapidly” Aug 30, 2016

World Health Organization urges shift in STD treatment due to antibiotic resistance

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-08-health-advice-infections-transmitted-sex

“10 Million Deaths a Year Projected if STD Resistance Not Addressed” Jul 15, 2016

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worry that the bacteria might mutate into a stronger genome and be resistant to its current antibiotic cure.

http://www.christianpost.com/news/10-million-deaths-a-year-projected-if-std-resistance-not-addressed-is-gonorrhea-developing-resistance-to-azithromycin-166535/#Gdc0FtuezWskqF0I.99

“STD rates continue climb in San Diego County” Jul 14, 2016

Rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rose in San Diego County in 2015, according to a report recently released by the Health and Human Services department

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jul/14/std-rates/

“STDs on the rise” Jul 13, 2016

Kern County has had a 340% increase in congenital syphilis in since 2012.

http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/std-rates-in-kern-county-still-on-the-rise

“Skyrocketing STD Rates” Jul 5, 2016

U.S.'s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which showed 2014 syphilis and gonorrhea cases outnumbering those from 2013

http://www.advocate.com/health/2016/7/05/gay-bi-men-frightening-health-officials-skyrocketing-std-rates

“Syphilis Is Making A Terrifying Comeback” Jun 28, 2016

Syphilis is back, and it’s all over the great nation of America. The CDC numbers also showed that over half the men diagnosed with syphilis two years ago also had HIV

http://elitedaily.com/news/std-making-terrifying-comeback/1536583/

“STDs are rising” Jun 27, 2016

In 2014, U.S. syphilis rates hit a 20-year high

http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/stds-are-rising-what-can-providers-do/421575/

“Spike in STD rates” Jun 20, 2016

Dating apps are facilitating a

http://kutv.com/news/local/salt-lake-county-sees-spike-in-std-cases-especially-gonorrhea

“Spike in STD rates” Jun 10, 2016

According to CDC estimates, there are 20 million new STD infections each year in the United States,

http://www.wsaw.com/content/news/AHF-Praises-California-Legislature-for-5M-Increase-in-STD-Prevention-Funding-382518921

“63,450 new cases of syphilis reported” Jun 8, 2016

Syphilis Is the Dangerous STD You’re Probably Not Getting Tested For

http://www.teenvogue.com/story/syphilis-testing-recommendations-std

“Super Gonorrhoea is Proving Difficult To Contain” Jun 2, 2016

Gonorrhoea was relatively benign in years gone by but a super-resistant form is cutting a swath through straight and gay communities

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/outbreak-super-gonorrhoea-proving-difficult-8103451

“Penicillin Shortage Limits Treatment Options as STD Rates Rise” May 24, 2016

New shortage of penicillin has health agencies warning doctors to use the drugs wisely.

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/penicillin-shortage-limits-treatment-options-as-stds-rise

“National STD Prevention Campaign to Address Rising STD Rates” April 28, 2016

Domestic and international health agencies reveal that rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have continued to rise annually

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160428007022/en/AHF-Calls-CDC-National-STD-Prevention-Campaign

“Increase in STDs could be linked to dating apps” April 3, 2016

About two years ago, Harold Wiesenfeld, medical director of Allegheny County’s sexually transmitted disease and HIV program, started hearing something from some of his patients that troubled him.

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2016/04/03/Increase-in-STDs-could-be-linked-to-dating-apps/stories/201604030171

“Nevada is experiencing the highest rate of syphilis” Mar 1, 2016

It's part of a national spike in cases tied to increased testing, a rise in anonymous sex via social media and less consistent use of condoms, health officials say.

http://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2016-03-01/vegas-outbreak-makes-nevadas-syphilis-rate-highest-in-west

“The New STD Epidemic You Haven’t Heard Of” Dec 1, 2015

People just aren’t as worried about unprotected sex now as they were during the AIDS epidemic of the 80s,

http://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/new-std-epidemic

“STD epidemic at record levels in US” Nov 17, 2015

A US sexually transmitted diseases epidemic is increasing and the most common infection, chlamydia, has risen to record levels

http://nypost.com/2015/11/17/std-epidemic-at-record-levels-in-us/

“Swipe Left or Right? Some Experts Blame Dating Apps for a Rise in STDs” May 28, 2015

Diagnoses of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV and syphilis are on the rise in the United States among certain groups, with experts attributing the uptick to growing complacency about sexually risky behavior.

https://news.vice.com/article/swipe-left-or-right-some-experts-blame-dating-apps-for-a-rise-in-stds

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