Europe reports record gonorrhea cases, up 31%, and a 13% rise in syphilis, amid public health concerns.
Europe saw a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections in 2023, with gonorrhea cases hitting a record high of nearly 100,000, a 31% increase from the previous year. Syphilis cases also rose by 13%, reaching over 40,000. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns of growing antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhea and calls for increased testing and public awareness to combat this public health issue.
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