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2019 STD Surveillance Report: STDs reach all-time high for 6th consecutive year in 2019

2020 STD Surveillance Report: STDs in the U.S. continued to increase during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic

STI Incidence, Prevalence, Cost Estimates (2018)

Weekly Reported U.S. STD Cases: 2020 vs. 2019

Missed Opportunities for Prevention of Congenital Syphilis

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This graphic includes the 2018 case counts for chlamydia (1,758,668), gonorrhea (583,405), and 115,045 cases of all stages of syphilis (35 per 100,000), including 35,063 reported cases of primary and secondary syphilis (11 per 100,000) and 1,306 cases of congenital syphilis (33 per 100,000 live births).

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STDs in the United States, 2018

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Congenital Syphilis in the U.S., 2018

Gonorrhea 583,405 Total cases in 2018 5.0 percent increase since 2018

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Gonorrhea in the U.S., 2018

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Chlamydia in the U.S., 2018

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Syphilis in the U.S., 2018

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Primary and Secondary Syphilis, 2018

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All Stages of Syphilis, 2018

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The Value of Chlamydia Screening

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Illustration of syphilis bacteria

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Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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Illustration of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria

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STDs in the U.S. continued to increase during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic – April 12, 2022

Reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States decreased during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but most resurged by the end of that year. Reported cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, and congenital syphilis surpassed 2019 levels, while chlamydia declined (likely due to decreased STD screening and underdiagnosis during the pandemic). The data provide the clearest picture yet of COVID-19’s impact on the U.S. STD epidemic.

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported cases of STDs decreased, but by the end of 2020, reported cases of gonorrhea and syphilis surpassed 2019 levels.

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Weekly reported U.S. STD cases: 2020 vs. 2019

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Syphilis in newborns more than tripled from 2016 – 2020, from 641 reported cases in 2016 to 2,148 reported cases in 2020.

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Syphilis in newborns is on the rise in the U.S.

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Durante los primeros meses de la pandemia de COVID-19, los casos de enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS) reportados disminuyeron, pero por el final del año 2020, casos reportados de gonorrea y sífilis superaron los niveles del 2019.

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Casos semanales reportados de ETS en EE.UU.: 2020 comparado al 2019

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La sífilis en recién nacidos aumento más del triple del 2016 al 2020, de 641 cases en el 2016, a 2,148 cases reportados en el 2020.

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La sífilis en recién nacidos está aumentando en los Estados Unidos

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, reported STDs in the U.S. dropped then resurged

CDC dataexternal icon show that during March-April 2020, reported STD cases dramatically decreased compared to the same time in 2019. However, a resurgence in gonorrhea and syphilis cases later in the year suggest overall STDs may have increased during 2020.

The line chart shows weekly reported STD cases in 2020 compared to 2019. After COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in spring of 2020, STD cases dropped to 50%26#37; (chlamydia), 71%26#37; (gonorrhea), and 64%26#37; (syphilis) of their 2019 levels. On the last reported week in early December of 2020, weekly STD cases were at 101%26#37; (chlamydia), 135%26#37; (gonorrhea), and 151%26#37; (syphilis) of their 2019 levels.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, reported STDs in the U.S. dropped then resurged

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STDs reach all-time high for 6th consecutive year in 2019 – April 13, 2021

CDC data show that reported annual cases of STDs in the United States continued to climb in 2019, reaching an all-time high for the sixth consecutive year.

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6th consecutive year of RECORD-BREAKING STD cases

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The graphic shows that while STDs are increasing across many groups, in 2019 disparities in STDs persisted among some racial and ethnic minority groups. In 2019 STD rates for Hispanic or Latino people were 1-2 times that of non-Hispanic White people. In 2019 STD rates for American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander people were 3-5 times that of non-Hispanic White people In 2019 STD rates for African American or Black people were 5-8 times that of non-Hispanic White people

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Disparities in STDs persist among racial & ethnic minority groups

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The graphic states that congenital syphilis is a disease that can cause miscarriages, premature births, stillbirths, or even death of newborn babies. The graphic shows that cases of congenital syphilis have nearly quadrupled between 2015 and 2019. There were 492 cases of congenital syphilis in 2015, 639 cases in 2016, 935 cases in 2017, 1,306 cases in 2018, and 1,870 cases in 2019. The graphic states a mother is likely to pass syphilis on to her baby if she is not treated.

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

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CDC data provide clearest picture to date of how costly and common STIs are in the U.S. – January 25, 2021

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.

The graphic shows there were nearly 68 million infections in 2018 (prevalence), and that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI. The graphic also shows that there were 26 million STIs acquired in 2018 (incidence). And, the graphic shows that the direct lifetime medical costs of new STIs in 2018 totaled nearly $16 billion (in 2018 dollars).

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STIs Remain Common and Costly to the Nation’s Health

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The graphic shows there were nearly 68 million infections in 2018 (prevalence), and that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI.

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STIs in 2018 (Prevalence)

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This bar graph shows the estimated number of new (incident) and existing (prevalent) sexually transmitted infections in 2018. This graph shows there were 42.5 million prevalent and 13 million incident HPV infections; 18.6 million prevalent and 572,000 incident HSV-2 infections; 2.6 million prevalent and 6.9 incident trichomoniasis infections; 2.4 million prevalent and 4 million incident chlamydia infections; 209,000 prevalent and 1.6 million incident gonorrhea infections; 984,000 prevalent and 32,600 incident HIV infections in people ages 13 and older; 103,000 prevalent and 8,300 incident HBV infections; and 156,000 prevalent and 146,000 incident syphilis infections. This graph notes that HIV data was collected from the National HIV Surveillance System and includes HIV infections for persons aged 13 and older. HIV and HBV data represent only sexually acquired infections.

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

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This graphic shows that in 2018, new HIV infections cost $13.7 billion in direct lifetime medical costs, new HPV infections cost $755 million in direct lifetime medical costs, and all other STIs cost $1.4 billion in direct lifetime medical costs. This graphic shows that chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis combined accounted for $1.1 billion in direct medical costs, and that care for young people (ages 15-24) accounted for about 60%26#37; of these costs. This graphic shows that care for women represented nearly 75%26#37; of all STI-related direct lifetime medical costs (not including HIV care). This graphic shows that HIV data represent only sexually acquired infections.

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

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This graphic shows latest CDC data indicate that nearly half of all new STI infections occur among nation's youth, with 45.5%26#37; of all new STIs were among young people ages 15-24 in 2018

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Nearly Half of All New Infections Occur Among Nation’s Youth

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Missed Opportunities for Prevention of Congenital Syphilis – June 4, 2020

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.

This graphic shows three test tubes next to the silhouette of a pregnant woman. The test tubes say to test all pregnant women for syphilis at their first prenatal visit, re-test those at risk or living in high-burden areas, and immediately treat those with diagnosed or suspected syphilis.

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Test and Treat to Prevent Syphilis in Newborns

This graphic of the U.S. map shows regional differences in preventing syphilis in newborns. The graphic shows that in 2018, nearly 9 in 10 newborn syphilis cases were in the South and West. In the South, lack of adequate treatment was the most common missed prevention opportunity (34%26#37; of cases). In the West, lack of timely prenatal care was most common (41%26#37; of cases).

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

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Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Under Microscope

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Estimated number of new sexually transmitted infections

Pie charts showing drastic increase of primary and secondary syphilis cases from 2000-2014.

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

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

2018 STD Surveillance Report: Congenital Syphilis Cases Reach 20 Year High - October 8, 2018

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Syphilis in Newborns is on the Rise

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Syphilis Testing is Essential for All Pregnant Women

2017 STD Surveillance Report: Congenital Syphilis Cases Reach 20 Year High - September 25, 2018

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Syphilis in Newborns is on the Rise

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Syphilis Testing is Essential for All Pregnant Women

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Syphilis in Newborns: The State of the Nation

2018 STD Prevention Conference - August 28, 2018

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

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Undiagnosed STDs Can Lead to Severe Health Problems

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Continued Concerns About Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea

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Steep, Sustained Increases in STDs, 2013-2017

CDC Data Released Today Show STD Diagnoses at Record High in U.S. - September 26, 2017

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Increase in syphilis among newborns is accelerating

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Burden of syphilis highest among men, particularly gay and bisexual

2015 STD Surveillance Report - October 19, 2016

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

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Dr. Gail Bolan on talking more openly about STDs

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

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

Audio

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

2016 STD Prevention Conference - September 22, 2016