NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Data Suggest STI Epidemic Might Be Slowing

By IDSE News Staff

The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, with more than 2.4 million reported in 2023. However, the CDC says the epidemic may be slowing, according to new data. 

In 2023, the agency said cases of gonorrhea have dropped for the second year, a decline of 7% from 2022, which is below levels before COVID-19 (2019). 

Syphilis cases have also decreased by 1% after years of double-digit increases. Primary and secondary syphilis