Most sexually transmitted infections like Chlamydia, Syphilis, Genital Warts and Genital Herpes are rising in England, but gonorrhoea has reached an alarming level.
It registered an increase of almost 50 per cent this year. According to the UK Health Security Agency, 54,661 cases of gonorrhoea were recorded in 2022, but this year 82,592 cases have been reported so far.
Likewise, Syphilis recorded an increase of 15 per cent from 7,543 to 8,692 cases. People in the age group of 15-24 have been hit hard.
The UKHSA has said that some of the rise in the case may be due to increased testing, but there are much more infections.
The data shared by the government agency suggests that 2,195,909 more people have been tested this year, an increase of 13 per cent compared to tests taken last year.
Chlamydia has emerged as the most diagnosed sexually transmitted infection with 199,233 cases. Syphilis cases were the highest since 1948. Gonorrhoea registered the highest number since 1918 when the recording began. Dr. Hamish Mohammed of the UKHSA warned that STIs can have many grave consequences for the patient and his sexual partner. Talking to the BBC, he said, “Condoms are the best defense.”On the other hand, Richard Angell, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust has put the onus on the government and said that reducing sexual services have made the situation worse.
“This was exacerbated and laid bare by last year’s pox outbreak, which left sexual health clinics in the most affected areas unable to provide HIV and STI testing, HIV prevention and access to contraception due to the displacement of these core and vital services. Until sexual health is properly resourced – with an appointment easier to access than a – we won’t see the number of STIs heading in the right direction,” he said.
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Which STI recorded the highest rise in England this year?
Gonorrhoea has registered the highest increase in number this year.Which STI has been most diagnosed?
Chlamydia has emerged as the most diagnosed sexually transmitted infection.
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Discovered on: 2023-06-06 15:18:00
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