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Reported Cases of STDs Are on Rise
The STD is happening when there are widespread cuts in budget allocation for State and local STD programs. There is a possibility that 2017 will see a $5 million cut.
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UN Says Gonorrhea Is Becoming Untreatable
The United Nations health agency gave out new guidelines and warned the doctors that it refrains from recommending the whole antibiotics, quinolones class, since numerous strains of the disease that are resistant to quinolones have emerged worldwide.
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St. Louis still ranks highest in STD rates
As per data provided by the federal on Wednesday, St. Louis recorded 14,961 Chlamydia cases in 2015. This is the 17th highest per-capita rate nationwide. The syphilis rates maintained a steady record of 400 cases within the metro area. However, St. Louis city had the highest Chlamydia gonorrhea rates between independent cities and counties.
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A decisive moment for the nation
These are findings as reported by the most recent STD surveillance report prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As per the annual report made public on Wednesday, the chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates indicated an increase between 2014 and 2015. These three are the most common STDs the nation contends with.
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The common Asymptomatic STDs
Getting an STD is quite easy if you are sexually active. The CDC reports about 20 million cases in U.S of new STD infections. It is vital to be cautious and get regularly tested as well as transparency between partners. It is ideal to note that not all STDs show symptoms and therefore, protection should always be used. The asymptomatic STDs can even cause severe damage.
