STD Multimedia Resources
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image icon[JPG - 2 MB]STDs in the United States, 2018
image icon[JPG - 681 KB]Congenital Syphilis in the U.S., 2018
image icon[JPG - 732 KB]Gonorrhea in the U.S., 2018
image icon[JPG - 661 KB]Chlamydia in the U.S., 2018
image icon[JPG - 651 KB]Syphilis in the U.S., 2018
image icon[JPG - 725 KB]Primary and Secondary Syphilis, 2018
image icon[JPG - 651 KB]All Stages of Syphilis, 2018
image icon[GIF - 647 KB]The Value of Chlamydia Screening
image icon[JPG - 668 KB]Illustration of syphilis bacteria
image icon[JPG - 1 MB]Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
image icon[JPG - 587 KB]Illustration of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria
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According to CDC’s annual STD Surveillance Report, cases of congenital syphilis have nearly tripled (462 cases in 2014 to 1,306 cases in 2018).
image icon[JPG - 703 KB]Syphilis in Newborns is on the Rise
image icon[JPG - 562 KB]Syphilis Testing is Essential for All Pregnant Women
According to CDC’s annual STD Surveillance Report, cases of congenital syphilis more than doubled since 2013 (362 in 2013 to 918 in 2017), reaching a 20-year high and outpacing overall increases in STDs nationwide.
pdf icon[PDF - 673 KB]Syphilis in Newborns is on the Rise
pdf icon[PDF - 556 KB]Syphilis Testing is Essential for All Pregnant Women
pdf icon[PDF - 527 KB]Syphilis in Newborns: The State of the Nation
CDC presented preliminary surveillance data (2017) at the 2018 STD Prevention Conference in Washington, D.C. It found recent increases STDs have continued for four consecutive years — and that the nearly 2.3 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis reported to CDC for 2017 exceed the previous 2016 record by more than 200,000 cases.
image icon[JPG - 1 MB]The U.S. is Experiencing Steep, Sustained Increases in STDs
image icon[JPG - 615 KB]Undiagnosed STDs Can Lead to Severe Health Problems
image icon[JPG - 518 KB]Continued Concerns About Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea
image icon[JPG - 703 KB]Steep, Sustained Increases in STDs, 2013-2017
CDC data from the 2016 STD surveillance report show more than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, the highest number ever.
image icon[JPG - 761 KB]Increase in syphilis among newborns is accelerating
image icon[JPG - 423 KB]Burden of syphilis highest among men, particularly gay and bisexual
Data for three nationally reported STDs – chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis – show unprecedented highs in 2015. CDC calls for expanded prevention efforts in light of these increases.
image icon[JPG - 1 MB]Dr. Jonathan Mermin on the need to mobilize, rebuild, and expand STD services
image icon[JPG - 2 MB]Dr. Gail Bolan on talking more openly about STDs
image icon[JPG - 204 KB]Gay and Bisexual Men Face Highest – and Rising – Number of Syphilis
image icon[JPG - 214 KB]Most Reported Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Infections Occur among 15-24-Year-Olds
Below are audio clips featuring NCHHSTP Director Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH and Division of STD Director Gail Bolan, MD. To save the audio clip, right click the audio player and select the “Save audio as…” option.
Dr. Jonathan Mermin on the nation’s decisive moment regarding STDs
Dr. Jonathan Mermin on reversing the STD epidemics
Dr. Gail Bolan on the importance of talking openly about STDs
Dr. Gail Bolan on the devastating consequences of syphilis
Data (2015) presented at the conference reinforces that sexually active gay and bisexual men are at high risk for syphilis – and that syphilis affects gay and bisexual men in some parts of the country more than others.
image icon[JPG - 846 KB]Primary and secondary syphilis rates among MSM by U.S. State – 44 states, 2015
Half of the estimated 20 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that occur each year in the United States occur among young adults ages 15-24. The following graphics can help inform your stories on this important topic.
image icon[JPG - 173 KB]Many do not know they’re infected because STIs often have no symptoms
image icon[JPG - 221 KB]Young people account for a substantial proportion of new STIs
image icon[JPG - 195 KB]Young people can protect themselves
image icon[JPG - 172 KB]Consequences are particularly severe for young women
image icon[JPG - 116 KB]Youth bear disproportionate share of STIs
image icon[JPG - 287 KB]Unique factors place youth at risk
image icon[JPG - 1 MB]Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Under Microscope
image icon[JPG - 401 KB]Estimated number of new sexually transmitted infections
image icon[JPG - 731 KB]Primary and Secondary Syphilis in the U.S., 2000-2014
image icon[JPG - 214 KB]Most Reported Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Infections Occur among 15-24-Year-Olds
