STD’s are a Hidden Epidemic in USA

There has been significant rise of some sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) over the last decade in the US, with 19 million new infections occurring every year. This costs the US health care system $17 billion annually.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) annual report the infection rate for STD’s among African-Americans and Hispanics, particularly in the young population, continues to be greater than that of whites.

Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium/superbug called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is spread during sexual intercourse- vaginal, oral, and anal.

The CDC has released a report that tracks the three STD’s- chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. More than 1.3 million cases of chlamydia were reported last year. The number of new gonorrhea cases was over 300,000. The rate of syphilis cases has been increasing since 2001, but has dropped by about 2% in 2010.

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Syphilis - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete bacterium. Syphilis can be passed from mother to her baby during pregnancy.

Chlamydia Test - Screening - Frequently Asked Questions
Screening for chlamydial infection is recommended in women at high-risk for developing the infection.

Safe Sex
Sex is fun but involves health risks such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs or unplanned pregnancy specially in those who have multiple partners or in those having unprotected sex.