Chlamydia, gonorrhea cases down on campus - News
"Central Michigan University Health Services has seen fewer cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea in recent years.
According to statistics obtained by Central Michigan Life under the Freedom of Information Act, University Health Services has reported 19 cases of chlamydia between Jan. 2008 and the end of Jan. 2009, down about 60 percent from the 47 cases in 2007.
Cases of gonorrhea are also down. Health Services reported two cases last year, which is less than three-case yearly average between 2004 and 2008.
Allan Riggs, a physician assistant at University Health Services, said there could be a number of reasons why these numbers are down."
According to statistics obtained by Central Michigan Life under the Freedom of Information Act, University Health Services has reported 19 cases of chlamydia between Jan. 2008 and the end of Jan. 2009, down about 60 percent from the 47 cases in 2007.
Cases of gonorrhea are also down. Health Services reported two cases last year, which is less than three-case yearly average between 2004 and 2008.
Allan Riggs, a physician assistant at University Health Services, said there could be a number of reasons why these numbers are down."
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