STD Multimedia Resources
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STI Incidence, Prevalence, Cost Estimates (2018)
Missed Opportunities for Prevention of Congenital Syphilis
2018 STD Surveillance Report: Congenital Syphilis Cases Reach 20 Year High

STDs in the United States, 2018

Congenital Syphilis in the U.S., 2018

Gonorrhea in the U.S., 2018

Chlamydia in the U.S., 2018

Syphilis in the U.S., 2018

Primary and Secondary Syphilis, 2018

All Stages of Syphilis, 2018

The Value of Chlamydia Screening

Illustration of syphilis bacteria

Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Illustration of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria
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CDC estimates that on any given day in 2018, 1 in 5 people in the U.S. had a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Analyses, published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, show the burden of diagnosed and undiagnosed STIs in the U.S., and the estimated medical costs associated with STIs.

STIs Remain Common and Costly to the Nation’s Health

STIs in 2018 (Prevalence)

Latest CDC Estimates Reveal Nearly 68 Million STIs in the U.S., and 27 Million New Infections

STIs Cost the U.S. Healthcare System Billions Each Year

Nearly Half of All New Infections Occur Among Nation’s Youth
Using 2018 data, CDC researchers found that testing and treatment gaps accounted for half of newborn syphilis cases in the U.S. Prevention gaps differed by region.

Test and Treat to Prevent Syphilis in Newborns

Closing U.S. Prevention Gaps is Critical to Reduce Syphilis in Newborns
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).

Syphilis in Newborns is on the Rise

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.

Syphilis in Newborns is on the Rise

Syphilis Testing is Essential for All Pregnant Women

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.

The U.S. is Experiencing Steep, Sustained Increases in STDs

Undiagnosed STDs Can Lead to Severe Health Problems

Continued Concerns About Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea

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.

Increase in syphilis among newborns is accelerating

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.

Dr. Jonathan Mermin on the need to mobilize, rebuild, and expand STD services

Dr. Gail Bolan on talking more openly about STDs

Gay and Bisexual Men Face Highest – and Rising – Number of Syphilis

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.

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.

Many do not know they’re infected because STIs often have no symptoms

Young people account for a substantial proportion of new STIs

Young people can protect themselves

Consequences are particularly severe for young women

Youth bear disproportionate share of STIs

Unique factors place youth at risk

Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Under Microscope

Estimated number of new sexually transmitted infections

Primary and Secondary Syphilis in the U.S., 2000-2014

Most Reported Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Infections Occur among 15-24-Year-Olds