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US Sees Hopeful Declines in Sexually Transmitted Infections Amid Ongoing Epidemic

Recent CDC data reveals a notable decline in syphilis and gonorrhea cases, signaling a potential shift in the US STI epidemic.

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Updated: Nov 12th, 2024, 4:01 PM ET

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New CDC data shows promising reductions in syphilis and gonorrhea cases in the U.S. for 2023, particularly among gay and bisexual men. After years of alarming increases, these declines are linked to enhanced testing, treatment initiatives, and innovative prevention strategies like doxyPEP. Despite the positive trend, cases remain critically high, with over 2.4 million STIs reported, prompting calls for ongoing public health funding and better access to healthcare to sustain progress and combat the epidemic, especially among at-risk populations.

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