District backs Delaware Valley nurse on STD letter Jul 1, 2008
In 2007, among Pike County teens between 15 and 18, there were 14 cases of chlamydia, two cases of gonorrhea and no cases of syphilis, Ms. Kriedeman said. Because the county has three school districts, it is unclear whether any were Delaware Valley students. (Scranton Times, PA)
Older People Are Also Susceptible To Sexually Transmitted Infections Jul 1, 2008
The researchers found that cases of Chlamydia, herpes, warts, gonorrhea, and syphilis all increased quite dramatically. In 1996, the cumulative rate of infections was 16. (Medical News Today)
Middle-Aged People See Doubling Of STD Rate Jul 1, 2008
Cases of chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis all rose as well. Among women, the rates were highest among those aged 45 to 54; among men, rates were highest among those aged 55 to 60 plus. (Click2Houston, TX)
Little urgency for STD bill's approval Jun 28, 2008
Research suggests it does reduce risk of repeated infections for another sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhea. Why this bill is aimed at chlamydia and excludes a disease it may be useful for is complicated. (Albany Times Union)
'Troubling' Rise in HIV Among Young Gay Men: CDC Jun 27, 2008
The agency noted that certain risk factors, such as pre-existing infection with syphilis or gonorrhea, or the use of alcohol or illicit drugs (especially methamphetamine) can encourage HIV transmission among young gay and bisexual men. "Strengthened collaborations between STD, HIV, viral hepatitis and substance abuse programs should result in more effective HIV prevention efforts," the CDC noted in an editorial. (Health-Finder)
FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: A YEARNING SENSATION Jun 26, 2008
I didn t particularly want to tell him that my new boyfriend (let s call him DW) had given me gonorrhea ... I, uh;I think I have gonorrhea ... That in fact, every STD I d ever had crabs twice and now gonorrhea twice as well had come from someone I really liked, whose last name I knew and could even spell. (New York Press)
Iowa STD rates reach record highs Jun 26, 2008
There were 64 reported syphilis cases, a 52 percent increase over the last 10 years, and 1,928 total cases of gonorrhea, a 19 percent increase from 10 years ago ... Seventy-four percent of chlamydia cases were in Iowans aged 15 to 24, and 60 percent of gonorrhea cases were found in the same age range. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit Records Across Iowa Jun 26, 2008
For Chlamydia, 8,643 cases were reported, 1,928 cases of Gonorrhea and 64 cases of Syphilis. Officials said the numbers would be even higher if the state required reports on the cases of human papillomavirus and herpes. (7 KETV Omaha)
Unsafe Sex Remains Common Among New Yorkers Jun 25, 2008
Consequently, two people who abstained prior to marriage and remained chaste while married would have practically no opportunity to acquire HIV or AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, nor most other STDs. So what is Paul saying (the one in the Bible, not Paul #7). (New York Times)
Obama needs Nunn; we need oil Jun 19, 2008
These gays will never quit till they turn the U.S. of A. into one big Sodom and Gonorrhea. Besides, they are making my marriage just worthless. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
State ranks high in chlamydia, low for HIV Jun 17, 2008
Alaska ranked first or second in chlamydia, 25th in gonorrhea and 28th in syphilis but low in HIV. ... The program's Donna Cerere prepared the bulletins and said there was no easy or simple answer to why Alaska has such a high rate of chlamydia and gonorrhea ... Chlamydia and gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics. (Anchorage Daily News)
HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen Jun 14, 2008
And, in 2006, there were increases in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in the United States, according to the CDC. ... Gonorrhea has increased for two years in a row, following a 74 percent decline in its reported rate for two decades. (Health-Finder)
Genital Herpes More Common Among New Yorkers Jun 12, 2008
Schilling and her co-investigators found that sexually active New Yorkers were not just at risk from genital herpes, but also from gonorrhea, chlamydia, and infectious syphilis, and that their risk of getting these infections were, like genital herpes, also above the national average. In 2007 alone, the city's health department received over 65,000 reports of sexually transmitted infections. (Medical News Today)
SEX IN THE CITY: 1 in 4 adults in NYC has herpes virus... Jun 10, 2008
Rates Of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, And Infectious Syphilis Are Also Higher Than The National Average ... Rates of Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and infectious syphilis were also higher than the national rate. (The Drudge Report)
Citys Genital Herpes Rate Is Above National Average Jun 10, 2008
The Health Department received more than 65,000 reports of sexually transmitted infection in 2007 alone, and its rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia and infectious syphilis are above the national average. And the department reported last fall that H.I.V. infection is. (New York Times)
AIIMS To Conduct Two-Day Course To Offer Tips for Happy Married Life Jun 10, 2008
Topnotch doctors in the country will provide suggestions on common sexual troubles in addition to sexually transmitted illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and gonorrhea. Moreover preliminary information on screening for genetic diseases will also be provided to the partakers. (TopNews)
Week, screenings focus on men's health Jun 8, 2008
To celebrate, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department is offering sexual health exams for men that include height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, urine screen, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, rapid HIV testing and sexual health and birth spacing education. When: Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Teenagers attending college less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior Jun 6, 2008
The prevalence of gonorrhea and chlamydia are increasing. And some forms of human papillomavirus are related to cervical and other cancers. (EurekAlert!)
Program Decreases Recurrent STDs in Teens Jun 4, 2008
They found that a group of 14- to 18-year-old Mexican-American and African-American girls who participated in the SAFE program were less apt to engage in risky sexual behavior and had a statistically lower incidence of recurrent gonorrhea and Chlamydia infection in the first 6 months and over time, compared with teenage girls in a control group. The SAFE program also curbed STD reinfection rates and risky sexual behavior among adult women ages 19 and older in the study. (MEDLINEplus)
Man charged with molesting six girls Jun 3, 2008
It was during the same period that Shangin was treated for chlamydia and gonorrhea as well, the affidavit says. Shangin was being held at the Anchorage jail in lieu of $75,000 bail on charges of first-degree sexual assault, three counts of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor, two counts of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor and harassment. (Anchorage Daily News)
17 comments Jun 3, 2008
They're too much like incorrigible teenagers with gonorrhea, acne, are fifty pounds over weight, take a bath once a week, unlanced boils all over their bodies, pierced body parts, failing grades and a rap sheet three pages long.. I think this makes them a subspecies, yes. (Human Events Online)
War on Scouts May 29, 2008
We are a reglar Sodom and Gonorrhea now. And it will get worse if a librul Democrat is elected president. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ten rounds with Tyson May 23, 2008
(During his title fight with Trevor Berbick, he was suffering from a bout of gonorrhea that he had been too bashful to get treated. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Secrets behind celebrity tell-alls May 21, 2008
He details his troubled youth as an overweight kid who was picked upon as well as his many sexploits -- including his need to dominate women and about suffering from a painful case of gonorrhea during a major fight, the Associated Press reported. However, he still maintains he's innocent of the 1991 rape charge that landed him in prison for three years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
UAB study traces transmission of HIV to single invasive AIDS virus May 21, 2008
By contrast, other sexually transmitted diseases, like gonorrhea or syphilis, invade the body en masse. "They just all come across, 10, 20, 100, 200 bacteria or spirochetes," Shaw said. (AL.com)
First rise in U.S. teen births since '91 May 8, 2008
Some key sexually transmitted disease rates have been rising, including syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. The rising teen pregnancy rate is part of the same phenomenon, said Dr. Carol Hogue, an Emory University professor of maternal and child health. (FOX 11, AZ)
How Some Bacteria Survive Antibiotics May 3, 2008
Erythromycin and newer macrolide antibiotics azithromycin and clarithromycin are often used to treat respiratory tract infections, as well as outbreaks of syphilis, acne and gonorrhea. The drugs can be used by patients allergic to penicillin. (Science Daily)
Changes aremade insexed classes (261) May 2, 2008
For 2007, cases of gonorrhea among girls age 13 to 15 years old was one; and in ages 16 to 18-years old there were 11 cases ... They treated six cases of gonorrhea among girls ages 13 to 15 years old; and seven cases among girls ages 16 to 18 years old. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Chlamydia infections in state up 17 percent since 2005 Apr 22, 2008
The next most common STD reported in 2007 was gonorrhea, with 122 cases. Eight cases of syphilis were reported. (Montana Standard, MT)
MOA of Penicillin Antibiotics Apr 21, 2008
Penicillins are used to treat Gram+ bacterial infections which, depending on the specific microbe involved, cause a wide range of illnesses including skin infections, dental infections, ear infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea. Pros and Cons of Penicillins. (Suite101.com)
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Officials encourage disease testing Apr 20, 2008
Although the state's syphilis ranking fell last year -- dropping South Carolina from the top 10 in the infectious disease to No. 30 in the country, Mr. Price said, "South Carolina ranks No. 2 for gonorrhea and No. 3 for chlamydia.". Reach Sandi Martin at (803) 648-1395, ext. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mighty Microbes: Bacteria Move Heavy Objects Apr 20, 2008
The team of researchers, including Magdalene "Maggie" So, a member of the BIO5 Institute and the department of immunobiology in the UA College of Medicine, studied Type IV pili -- or filaments -- on the surface of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes the infectious disease gonorrhea. The research results help them understand the role that Type IV pili play in initiating a variety of infectious diseases -- including tuberculosis -- and how retracting pili allow bacteria to crawl and... (Science Daily)
University of Arizona scientist shares in discovery of microbe filaments' power Apr 19, 2008
The team of researchers, including Magdalene Maggie So, a member of the BIO5 Institute and the department of immunobiology in the UA College of Medicine, studied Type IV pili or filaments on the surface of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes the infectious disease gonorrhea. The research results help them understand the role that Type IV pili play in initiating a variety of infectious diseases including tuberculosis and how retracting pili allow bacteria to crawl and to... (EurekAlert!)
Six Common STDs in Women Apr 18, 2008
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Titanic the sequel: Spring Break 2k8 Apr 9, 2008
Warning to all the young readers: Gambling is addictive and wrong, and if you do it even once, you will get gonorrhea and die. But we digress. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
SPIKE LEE UNLEASHED: 'I AM FOUR GENERATIONS REMOVED FROM SLAVERY'... Apr 9, 2008
The Hollywood Reporter: Risky Biz Blog: Mo' Better Spike. The Hollywood Reporter - Top stories. (The Drudge Report)
Kids today don't stand a chance Apr 8, 2008
The CDC also claims that the prevalence among teenage girls may actually be higher than their report indicates, as the study fails to include sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis. These statistics should have sent shockwaves across the nation. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
STDs on rise in Mower County Apr 5, 2008
The data reflect information reported by health care provides and laboratories on chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis three STDs on the rise in the state as part of a decade-long trend ... Gonorrhea and syphilis rates also climbed, with the former showing a 4 percent increase among younger populations, the age group again most affected ... In 2007, health care providers and agencies logged 89 cases of chlamydia and 13 cases of gonorrhea, the highest in both categories among neighboring Dodge,... (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
STDs are increasing in counties, state Apr 4, 2008
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are reported to public health departments, but are often underreported, Stolp said ... While chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis are treatable by medication, herpes stays with a person forever. (The Union Democrat)
Students Should Protect Their Health, Get Tested Mar 25, 2008
The clinic tested for diseases more serious than HPV such as syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. If the student tested positive for any of the three diseases, they were offered free treatment. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Sexually Transmitted Disease Rates Are High Mar 24, 2008
The situation is the worst in Philadelphia with 1790 boys and 5198 girls reported chlamydia infection, 505 boys and 1003 girls reported gonorrhea infection. Teenagers with sexually transmitted diseases are very problematic, because they are unaware of infections they have, besides, they are having unsafe sex with different partners easily spreading infections. (eMaxHealth.com)
Gay Men's STDs Often Escape Notice Mar 22, 2008
Within the past four years, physicians and researchers in U.S. cities with have noticed a marked increase in certain sexually-transmitted diseases, like syphilis and gonorrhea, among gay men ... The new study seems to concur with this backlash: though the CDC recommends gay men get annual blood tests for HIV and syphilis, as well as tests for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia, fewer are doing so ... Some doctors, in testing for gonorrhea for example, might swab only one site of... (Suite101.com)
STDs on rise locally Mar 20, 2008
Local health officials say HPV, chlamydia and gonorrhea are among the most common STDs found in the area s teen girls ... Currently health departments have the means to screen for only gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV and syphilis. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Be wise to the rise of the STIs Mar 19, 2008
A disturbing trend in sexual illness is the overwhelming rise in cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea since 2000, especially in people under 25 ... The increase in chlamydia and gonorrhea can be used as an indicator for the amount of unprotected sex that occurs, since it's rather difficult to catch either disease if barrier methods are used ... Additionally, chlamydia and gonorrhea can both cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which damages the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Teens have sex but don't have the facts Mar 18, 2008
Dr. William Wong, medical director with the Chicago Department of Public Health STD/HIV/AIDS division, said in Illinois and Chicago, the most common reportable STDs are chlamydia and gonorrhea ... Young women ages 13 to 19 made up about a third of the city's 23,536 chlamydia cases in 2006 and about 26 percent of the city's 9,853 gonorrhea cases that same year. (Chicago Tribune)
STDs continue to rise among teenage girls Mar 18, 2008
In the STD testing that UHS has done in the 2006-2007 year, Collitt said 105 tested positive for Chlamydia, six were positive for gonorrhea, 28 positive with HSV-1, 10 positive with HSV-2, and no positive results for HIV. But other than just getting tested, UHS has a health promotion and wellness department that provides free condoms in the office at all times and free HIV testing. There is also counseling available and safe sex parties given by health educators for groups of people, Collitt... (Daily Collegian, PA)
One in four girls Mar 18, 2008
The study did not look at such feared diseases as HIV/AIDS, syphilis or gonorrhea, but the four it did look at are worrisome enough. STDs can cause infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease and other painful symptoms. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Half of Black Teen Girls Have an STD? Mar 17, 2008
For one, researchers expect the teen STI and STD rate to be even higher than they actually found, because their study didn't include a number of serious infections, such as syphilis, gonorrhea and, the big one, HIV. Which raises a giant, troubling question. There's much we don't know about HIV, but one thing is clear: If you've got an untreated STI or STD and you have unprotected sex with someone who's HIV positive, the chances of you contracting the virus go up as much as five-fold. (Slate)
Health department pilots program for STD testing in jail Mar 15, 2008
The program, which will administer voluntary testing and treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia, was announced during Friday s board of health meeting as part of the department s plan for 2008 ... Both gonorrhea and chlamydia are problems in the general public as well as the jail ... The gonorrhea rate is two to three times higher than what they would expect to find. (Lima News, OH)
One in 4 Teen Girls Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease Mar 15, 2008
The study did not include syphilis, gonorrhea or HIV, as earlier studies found very low prevalence of these diseases in this age group. HPV and chlamydia are the most common STDs found among teenage girls, Forhan said. (MEDLINEplus)
Letter to the Editor Mar 7, 2008
It's not rocket science, but the DI Editorial Board still hasn't figured this one out as it tries to equate the life lessons of balancing one's checkbook and doing laundry with the decision to have sex-education-inspired "safe" sex that could lead to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, cervical cancer, and genital warts, just to name a few. And I wouldn't give any profiles in courage awards to the state of Iowa or Gov. Chet Culver for rejecting federal funding for abstinence-only education. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Stark warning about HIV in Australia Mar 6, 2008
STIs are known to increase the susceptibility of HIV transmission in heterosexuals and notifications for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have increased substantially in Australia in recent years; herpes too is also common in the Australian gay population. When these factors were included in the computer model for male homosexual HIV transmission, the observed increases in HIV were able to be reproduced. (News-Medical.net)
'The Humble Little Condom': A historic perspective Mar 3, 2008
While prophylactics alternately were used as birth control and as disease control throughout the years, Collier says that it wasn t until the spread of AIDS that the humble little condom prevented more than contraception or pesky gonorrhea. Gay men suddenly embraced them as a matter of life or death. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Billboards zero in on syphilis Feb 26, 2008
She said syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are all easily treated. "But you've got to know you need the treatment," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
STD cases on the decline (77) Feb 17, 2008
Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the two most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases in the state, especially in people between the ages of 15 and 24, said Lon Kightlinger, state epidemiologist ... And gonorrhea cases decreased from 359 to 258. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
PSA campaign to urge residents to get tested for STDs Feb 15, 2008
Other sexually transmitted diseases have shown lesser increases: chlamydia cases jumped 25 percent ---- from 10,249 cases in 2003 to 12,796 cases in 2007 ---- and gonorrhea went up 22 percent, from 1,972 cases in 2003 to 2,403 in 2007. Authorities cite multiple reasons for the increase, including peoples' reluctance to speak openly with their doctors concerning sexual behavior, said Terry Cunningham, chief of the HIV, STD and hepatitis branch of county health and human services. (North County Times)
Local Syphilis Cases Up 200 Percent Feb 14, 2008
In addition, officials said gonorrhea cases jumped from 1,972 cases in 2003 to 2,403 in 2007 -- a 22 percent increase. The county said one possible explanation for the increase in STDs could be that patients are not being forthcoming about their sexual practices with their health providers. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
A Week-Long Lesson In Sexual Responsibility Feb 14, 2008
Additionally, Health Education offers free rapid HIV testing each month located in South, and will be aiding in a free syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Student Union. Page 1 of 2. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Report tracks disease rates Feb 14, 2008
As previously reported in The Journal-Standard, the county in 2007 experienced significant increases in the sexually transmitted diseases, Chlamydia and gonorrhea. In addition, however, there were also notable increases that year in Norovirus and Campylobacter. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Campus Health: abstinence, condom use to prevent sexual problems Feb 14, 2008
Campus Health does rapid screenings for HIV, gonorrhea and chlamydia, and can also test for Hepatitis B and herpes, Markus said ... Other common infections are gonorrhea and chlamydia. (Web Devil, AZ)
Syphilis showing alarming rise in county Feb 14, 2008
Chlamydia and gonorrhea cases in San Diego County also have increased in recent years ... The annual total of gonorrhea cases increased from 1,972 cases in 2003 to 2,403 in 2007 ... A possible explanation for the increase in gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis cases could be that patients are not forthcoming about their sexual practices, making it difficult for their health providers to order appropriate tests, county health officials said in a statement Wednesday. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Giving it All Away Feb 13, 2008
"The younger you are when you have sexual intercourse [as a woman], the higher your risk is for contracting certain sexually transmitted conditions like chlamydia, gonorrhea and HPV associated with cervical cancer and pre-cancer because younger women have more immature tissues that are susceptible to infection," she said. "It's a continuum ... a woman at age 30 has a more mature cervix than a woman at 20, and she has a more mature cervix than a woman at 15.". (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Your Inner Life: Science is starting to explore the life and use of the trillions of microbes that live inside us Feb 13, 2008
Seifert, the microbiologist from Northwestern, studies Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the organism which causes gonorrhea in humans. It also has cousins which live commonly and very peacefully in your nasal and throat cavities. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
'Good Bacteria' In Women Give Clues For Slowing HIV Transmission Feb 9, 2008
Physicians tracked the level of HIV virus in the vagina as well as infection by common sexually transmitted diseases like trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and chlamydia, and other more common types of vaginal infections. Physicians also monitored the levels of beneficial bacteria known as Lactobacillus in the vagina, as well as hydrogen peroxide, which is produced by the bacteria and hinders the virus. (Science Daily)
