Chlamydia accounted for more than half of the reported cases, with rates increasing about 4% in 2021
“The US STI epidemic shows no signs of slowing,” said Dr. Leandro Mena, director of the CDC’s Division of STD Prevention. . Cases of gonorrhea rose nearly 5%. Cases of syphilis surged 32% in one year, including an alarming rise in infections passed from pregnant mothers to babies developing in the womb. In 2021, congenital syphilis caused 220 stillbirths and infant deaths. “The most important thing to remember is that congenital syphilis is 100% preventable,” Mena said.
A combination of factors has contributed to the overall rise in STI cases, and the pandemic exacerbated many of them, Mena said. “The lack of access to health care, including testing and treatment for STI, can make it difficult for people to receive the care they need,” Mena said. “Decreased funding for public health and an eroding infrastructure in public health really have limited access to testing driven services.
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