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America's STD Pandemic Slows Down But India Witnesses Rise In HIV Pandemic

US <span>syphilis</span> epidemic slowed dramatically last year, gonorrhea cases fell and chlamydia cases remained below prepandemic levels, according to federal data released Tuesday. The numbers represented some good news about sexually transmitted diseases, which experienced some alarming increases in past years due to declining condom use, inadequate sex education, and reduced testing and treatment when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Last year, cases of the most infectious stages of syphilis fell 10% from the year before — the first substantial decline in more than two decades. Gonorrhea cases dropped 7%, marking a second straight year of decline and bringing the number below what it was in 2019.

"I’m encouraged, and it’s been a long time since I felt that way” about the nation’s epidemic of sexually transmitted infections, said the CDC’s Dr. Jonathan Mermin. “Something is working.” More than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia were diagnosed and reported last year — 1.6 million cases of chlamydia, 600,000 of gonorrhea, and more than 209,000 of syphilis.

Syphilis is a particular concern. For centuries, it was a common but feared infection that could deform the body and end in death. New cases plummeted in the U.S. starting in the 1940s when infection-fighting antibiotics became widely available, and they trended down for a half century after that. By 2002, however, cases began rising again, with men who have sex with other men being disproportionately affected.

<h2><span rel="noindex">STD in India</span></h2>Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health concern in India, affecting millions of people each year. Despite progress in awareness and healthcare infrastructure, the prevalence of STDs continues to be high, largely due to factors such as limited access to sexual health education, cultural stigmas, and inadequate preventive measures. 

Common STDs in India include HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. The country's diverse population, varying levels of healthcare access, and high rates of unprotected sex contribute to the spread of these infections. In rural areas, misinformation and traditional taboos around discussing sexual health further exacerbate the problem. The government has launched awareness campaigns and free testing and treatment services in an effort to curb the rise in infections. However, greater efforts are needed in terms of education, better healthcare services, and encouraging safe sexual practices to address this ongoing public health challenge.

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US syphilis epidemic slowed dramatically last year, gonorrhea cases fell and chlamydia cases remained below prepandemic levels, according to federal data released Tuesday. The numbers represented some good news about sexually transmitted diseases, which experienced some alarming increases in past years due to declining condom use, inadequate sex education, and reduced testing and treatment when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Last year, cases of the most infectious stages of syphilis fell 10% from the year before — the first substantial decline in more than two decades. Gonorrhea cases dropped 7%, marking a second straight year of decline and bringing the number below what it was in 2019."I’m encouraged, and it’s been a long time since I felt that way” about the nation’s epidemic of sexually transmitted infections, said the CDC’s Dr. Jonathan Mermin. “Something is working.” More than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia were diagnosed and reported last year — 1.6 million cases of chlamydia, 600,000 of gonorrhea, and more than 209,000 of syphilis.Syphilis is a particular concern. For centuries, it was a common but feared infection that could deform the body and end in death. New cases plummeted in the U.S. starting in the 1940s when infection-fighting antibiotics became widely available, and they trended down for a half century after that. By 2002, however, cases began rising again, with men who have sex with other men being disproportionately affected.STD in IndiaSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health concern in India, affecting millions of people each year. Despite progress in awareness and healthcare infrastructure, the prevalence of STDs continues to be high, largely due to factors such as limited access to sexual health education, cultural stigmas, and inadequate preventive measures. Common STDs in India include HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. The country's diverse population, varying levels of healthcare access, and high rates of unprotected sex contribute to the spread of these infections. In rural areas, misinformation and traditional taboos around discussing sexual health further exacerbate the problem. The government has launched awareness campaigns and free testing and treatment services in an effort to curb the rise in infections. However, greater efforts are needed in terms of education, better healthcare services, and encouraging safe sexual practices to address this ongoing public health challenge.