STD Multimedia Resources
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STDs in the United States, 2017
Congenital Syphilis in the U.S., 2017
Gonorrhea in the U.S., 2017
Chlamydia in the U.S., 2017
Syphilis in the U.S., 2017
The Value of Chlamydia Screening
Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Illustration of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria
Illustration of syphilis bacteria
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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.
Cdc-pdf[PDF - 673 KB]Syphilis in Newborns is on the Rise
Cdc-pdf[PDF - 556 KB]Syphilis Testing is Essential for All Pregnant Women
Cdc-pdf[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.
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
