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    STD Surveillance Report
    STD Surveillance Report, 2018:

    Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis continue to surge

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    Adolescents & Young Adults
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    15-24 year olds account for half of all new STD infections.

    Gay, Bisexual & Other MSM
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    Men who have sex with men have higher rates of STDs.

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    For a healthier baby, ask your doctor about STD testing.

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    There are dozens of STDs. Some STDs, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, are spread mainly by sexual contact. Other diseases, including Zika and Ebola, can be spread sexually but are more often spread through ways other than sex.

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