May 3, 2024

STD News Media Resources

Access the most recent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) visuals for use by your news media organization. This page includes public domain videos, graphics, and illustrations. It will be updated as new media resources become available.

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In 2018, 1 in 5 people in the U.S. had an STI, nearly 68 million infections. — In 2018, there were nearly 68 million STI infections

A corkscrew shaped illustration of syphilis bacteria. — Syphilis bacteria

Close-up of neisseria gonorrhea bacteria. — Neisseria gonorrhea bacteria

Close up of chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. — Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria

Congenital syphilis materials

Healthcare providers should test and treat all pregnant people to prevent syphilis in newborns.

Estimated STI incidence, prevalence, and costs, 2021

In 2018, 26 million people in the U.S. had a new STI costing nearly $16 billion in direct lifetime medical costs.

In 2018, 1 in 5 people in the U.S. had an STI, or nearly 68 million infections.

Estimated number of new and existing sexually transmitted infections, including prevalence and incidence, 2018.

In 2018, new STI infections totaled nearly $16 billion in direct lifetime medical costs. Care for women represented nearly 75% of all STI costs. — In 2018, new STI infections totaled nearly $16 billion in direct lifetime medical costs.

America's youth shoulder a substantial burden of STI infections.

NCHHSTP press releases‎

Access a collection of recent press releases covering STIs.

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May 3, 2024

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National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention