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The State of STIs in the United States in 2022.
CDC's 2022 STI Surveillance Report underscores that STIs must be a public health priority
1.6 million cases of chlamydia; 6.2% decrease since 2018.
648,056 cases of gonorrhea; 11% increase since 2018.
207,255 cases of syphilis; 80% increase since 2018.
3,755 cases of syphilis among newborns; 183% increase since 2018.
Anyone who has sex could get an STI, but some groups are more affected:
- young people aged 15-24
- gay & bisexual men
- pregnant people
- racial & ethnic minority groups
Left untreated, STIs can cause:increased risk of giving or getting HIVlong-term pelvic/abdominal paininability to get pregnant or pregnancy complications
Prevent the spread of STIs with three simple steps: TALK. TEST. TREAT.
Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/sti
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention