The State of STDs in the United States in 2021 – HTML Version

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The State of STDs in the United States in 2021.

STDs continue to forge ahead, compromising the nation’s health.

1.6 million cases of chlamydia; 3.8% decrease since 2017.

710,151 cases of gonorrhea; 28% increase since 2017.

176,713 cases of syphilis; 74% increase since 2017.

2,855 cases of syphilis among newborns; 203% increase since 2017.

Note: These data reflect the effect of COVID-19 on STD surveillance trends.

Anyone who has sex could get an STD, but some groups are more affected:

  • young people aged 15-24
  • gay & bisexual men
  • pregnant people
  • racial & ethnic minority groups

Left untreated, STDs can cause:
increased risk of giving or getting HIV
long-term pelvic/abdominal pain
inability to get pregnant or pregnancy complications

Prevent the spread of STDs with three simple steps:
TALK. TEST. TREAT.

Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/std/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention