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Nurse practitioner says venereal disease on the rise at USU

2011-02-02T21:03:00.001-08:00

The number of reported cases of some STDs, also known as STIs or venereal diseases, has risen slightly on Utah State's campus as well as throughout the state and nation.

There has been an increase in the number of genital herpes and HPV cases diagnosed at the health center, as well as a small outbreak of gonorrhea that occurred during the Fall semester, said Mary Orians, family nurse practitioner with student health services.

According to the Utah Department of Health website, the Bear River Health District, which includes Logan, reported the number of gonorrhea cases increased from three in 2008 to six in 2009. 2009's number is not as high as 2006's 10-year record of 26 cases. Also, the number of reported HIV cases increased from one in 2008 to two in 2009. The number of reported AIDS cases increased from zero to one in the same year. The number of chlamydia cases has, however, decreased from 190 cases in 2008 to 176 cases in 2009.

Bear River's figures do not necessarily represent Utah as a whole. The total number of gonorrhea cases in Utah decreased from 477 in 2008 to 341 in 2009. The total number of HIV cases has increased from 106 to 112 and the number of AIDS cases has increased from 66 to 77 reported cases. Cases of Chlamydia, one of the most common STDs among college-age people, have increased from 6,019 in 2008 to 6,152 in 2009.

Utah had one of the lowest case rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea in the United States in 2009. Utah's case rate of chlamydia was 225 cases per 100,000 residents; compared to the low, 159.7, in New Hampshire and a high of 802.7 in Mississippi. Utah's case rate in gonorrhea was 12.5 cases per 100,000 residents. Compared to the low, 7.2, in Idaho and the high, 246.4, in Mississippi.

2010 figures are not yet available.

Any increase in the numbers of cases may just be a matter of perception, said Alfredo Novoa, sophomore in psychology and leader of Vox, or Voices for Planned Parenthood, an on-campus advocacy group. He said an increase in the number of cases reported could just mean more people are getting tested.

US gonorrhea rate at record low, other STDs rise

2010-11-28T18:44:00.001-08:00

A new government report on sexually spread diseases shows gonorrhea in the United States has dipped to the lowest rate ever recorded.
But chlamydia (KLAH'–mid–ee–ah) and syphilis infections continued to increase last year. That's according to a report released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The agency says there are roughly 19 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases annually.

Gonorrhea: How Your Diet Plays a Role

2010-11-21T16:46:00.000-08:00

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by Neisseria Gonorrhea, a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in warm and moist areas of the reproductive tract in women and men. The bacterium can also grow in the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus. Gonorrhea is spread through contact with the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus, and it can also spread from mother to baby during delivery.

Gonorrhea Drifting Toward Cephalosporin Resistance

2010-11-14T17:50:00.001-08:00

Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains are showing a worrisome drift in susceptibility to cephalosporins, causing experts to warn that the bacterium is only a step away from acquiring high-level resistance that would render ineffective the current first-line antimicrobials.

That development could have disastrous consequences since cephalosporins are the last remaining class of antimicrobial agents that are highly effective against N. gonorrhoeae...

Screening in the ED Identifies Men With Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

2010-11-03T17:23:00.001-07:00

A new study suggests that screening men for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in an emergency department setting may be an effective way to test men who might otherwise go untreated, and may help prevent the infection of others, according to research presented here at the American Society for Clinical Pathology 2010 Annual Meeting.

Syphilis tops gonorrhea as No.1 sexual disease

2010-10-27T18:27:00.001-07:00

Syphilis has surpassed gonorrhea and become the number one sexually transmitted disease in Beijing.

Reported cases grew by 21 percent last year to 4,144 cases. The city will soon provide free checkup and treatment of syphilis at community clinics.

Syphilis cases have grown 17.51 percent every year from 2004 to 2009, according to the official report released Thursday by the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau, mostly among 20- to 39-year-olds, followed by 50-plus years of age.

U.S. Apologizes for Abusive Guatemala Human Medical Experiments

2010-10-21T17:32:00.001-07:00

Earlier this year Wellesley College professor Susan Reverby came upon the unpublished study outlining the 1940s experiment led by controversial U.S. Public Health Service physician John C. Cutler. Cutler and his fellow researchers enrolled people in Guatemala, including mental patients, for the study, which aimed to find out if penicillin, a relatively new drug at the time, could be used to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Evidently, the study participants never gave informed consent. Rather, many of the subjects were deceived about what was being done to them.

U.S. Apologizes for Giving Guatemalans Gonorrhea

2010-10-17T18:37:00.000-07:00

This one was a no-brainer: On Thursday Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius apologized on behalf of the United States for a 1940s medical experiment in which government researchers purposefully infected Guatemalan prisoners, mental patients, and women with gonorrhea and syphilis—without their knowledge or consent. Said Clinton and Sebelius in a statement: "The sexually transmitted disease inoculation study conducted from 1946-1948 in Guatemala was clearly unethical," adding, "Although these events occurred more than 64 years ago, we are outraged that such reprehensible research could have occurred under the guise of public health. We deeply regret that it happened, and we apologize to all the individuals who were affected by such abhorrent research practices." The research, which was recently discovered by a women’s studies professor at Wellesley College, involved 696 subjects and was to test the drug penicillin, which was new at the time.

Do you have that buring feeling? STI rates on the rise on campus

2010-09-22T17:13:00.000-07:00

The Center for Disease Control says that in the United States about 19 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections are discovered every year and half of these cases are among young people between the ages of 15 and 24. About 25 percent of college students have a STI; this equals out to one in four college students. The best way to inform yourself is get yourself tested, because you could have an STI and not even know it.

Hello, I’m the Mayor of Gonorrhea

2010-09-15T16:58:00.000-07:00

Getting a swab shoved up your schwanz may soon become a mark of honor.

Thanks to a new initiative by MTV, you can now earn Foursquare badges for taking your tubesteak to the doctor. That’s right: Heading in to a health clinic after you score will score you the meaningless but somehow appealing “GYT: Get Yourself Tested” distinction. (It might also relieve that burning you’ve been experiencing in your fun zone, but that’s nothing new.)

Gonorrhea, "Sex Week," smug Dutch superiority threaten American youth: Your sex and gender morning roundup

2010-09-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

USA destroys the Netherlands! With our soaring teen gonorrhea rate. U.S. teens are more than thirty times as likely as Dutch teens to contract the clap. Americans also best the Dutch in our robust teen pregnancy, abortion, syphilis, and condomless sex rates. Sociological Images lays it down: "most American teenagers hide their virginity loss from their parents, furtively popping the cherry in risky situations, often without protection," while "most Dutch teenagers lose their virginity in their own bedrooms with their parents approval."

Pass notes, No 2,836: Gonorrhea

2010-09-03T17:21:00.000-07:00

Remarkable, isn't it? Gonorrhea, meanwhile, is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which can colonise your mouth, throat and eyes, as well as your undercarriage. Symptoms include pain when urinating, swollen testicles and bleeding between periods. Untreated, it can cause infertility, ectopic pregnancy and, in rare cases, death. Mothers can pass it to their babies.

A New Sexual Health Frontier: At-Home Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing

2010-08-25T19:49:00.000-07:00

Home Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Testing The need for home Chlamydia & Gonorrhea testing has been felt by most women for a long time, primarily because it saves them the trouble of going to a clinic for sample collection and the embarrassment connected with it. Medical technology has provided us with home-testing equipment such as glucose-level testing kit, blood pressure measuring apparatus, and pregnancy testing kits. However, a home testing kit that would enable women to collect their own samples at home and send them to labs for evaluation of the two most common sexually transmitted infections -- Chlamydia & Gonorrhea -- has still not been developed, as per the findings of a recent study

How sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often lack symptoms

2010-08-19T17:28:00.002-07:00

According to medial microbiology professor Cynthia Schauer, gonorrhea (caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoea) has a very high prevalence in the US, with 125 infected per 100,000. But this statistic masks an even bleaker story. The incidence of gonorrhea among those age 15 – 19 is 634 per 100,000 (almost 6 times the rate of the general population!) In 20 – 25-year-olds, the incidence is slightly lower, at 460 infected per 100,000.

How sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often lack symptoms

2010-08-19T17:28:00.001-07:00

Medications and vaccines are available to treat and prevent some STIs. Still these diseases are on the rise. Many cause no symptoms; spread by those unaware of infection.

Sexually transmitted diseases, (STDs) are infectious diseases, caused by microbes (mainly bacteria, viruses and protozoans), that are passed from one person to another during sexual activity, including vaginal, anal or oral sex.

Philadelphia Reports Jump In Gonorrhea Cases After Several Years Of Decline

2010-08-11T18:42:00.001-07:00

Reported cases of gonorrhea in Philadelphia increased 26% in the first half of 2010, compared with the same period last year, according to a city Department of Public Health advisory released on Monday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Philly health unit says gonorrhea on the rise

2010-08-05T17:18:00.000-07:00

Reported cases of gonorrhea rose 26 percent in the first six months of 2010 compared with the same period last year, the city Department of Public Health said.

It is possible that the higher numbers reflect more testing, the city said in an advisory sent Monday to health-care providers. Still, after several years of modest declines through 2009, the increase - to 2,876 cases in the first half of this year - is a public health concern, Caroline C. Johnson, director of the department's Division of Disease Control, said Tuesday.

Why gonorrhea may be the next superbug

2010-07-29T04:41:00.000-07:00

Gonorrhea, or "the clap," is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by Neisseria (also known as Gonococcus) bacteria. For much of the latter half of the twentieth century, this historic ailment among sexually active people was successfully treated with antibiotics. However, in recent years gonorrhea has reportedly been acquiring the same antibiotic resistance as other multiple-resistant species like C. difficile and multiple-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). There are now fears that gonorrhea may be the next superbug.

FDA OKs Abbott Labs test for gonorrhea, chlamydia

2010-07-15T18:54:00.000-07:00

Abbott Laboratories said Monday it received regulatory clearance to market new tests that can diagnose the sexually transmitted diseases gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Abbott said the Food and Drug Administration cleared the Abbott m2000 system, and the Abbott RealTime Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae test. They are used together to detect the diseases from specimens. The FDA also approved a specimen collection kit designed for use with the test and system.

Abbott Laboratories get FDA clearance for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea molecular assay

2010-07-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

Co-infection with Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae is very common and detection of both of these sexually transmitted infections is important to ensure appropriate treatment is given.

Abbott Laboratories has just received FDA approval of the Abbott m2000 system, and the Abbott RealTime Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG) test. They must be used together to detect these pathogens from a variety of clinical samples to include urine, urethral, vaginal and endocervical.

It is Getting Tougher to Treat Gonorrhea

2010-06-26T05:30:00.000-07:00

Antibiotic Resistance is actually Driving Gonorrhea Towards Superbug Level.

Gonorrhea might shortly attain superbug standing, because of increasing antibiotic resistance towards the widespread sexually transmitted infection.

A new investigation reveals that the treatment of gonorrhea is definitely growing to be much more challenging because the bacterium is becoming resistant to quite a few antibiotics. If developments proceed, investigators declare there can be a quite genuine likelihood that several strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae may well grow to be resistant to almost all present-day treatment methods.

What's worse than gonorrhea?

2010-06-02T14:24:00.000-07:00

According to KTVA-TV, public health officials say Alaska is in the middle of an "epidemic of gonorrhea," and they worry that the disease may be getting more resistant to treatment. Drug resistant forms of the bacteria are being increasingly encountered in the wild, and the bacteria is notorious for adapting to efforts to fight it. "Gonorrhea is a tricky little guy," said one health expert. So far none of the resistant strains have been found in Alaska, but knowing for certain is complicated by the type of testing done to diagnose cases.

Beware New Virus 'Gonorrhea Lectim'

2010-05-26T17:43:00.000-07:00

Information about Gonorrhea Lectim

The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain of this old disease. The disease is called Gonorrhea Lectim. It's pronounced "Gonna re-elect 'em," and it is a terrible obamanation.

The disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk behavior involving putting your cranium up your rectum. Many victims contracted it in 2008...but now most people, after having been infected for the past 1-2 years, are starting to realize how destructive this sickness is.

Digest: WHO warns gonorrhea may become untreatable

2010-05-07T07:23:00.001-07:00

Gonorrhea may become untreatable as the improper use of antibiotics reduces the body's ability to clear the sexually transmitted infection, the World Health Organization said Thursday.

There is now "widespread resistance" to cheaper first-line antibiotics against the bacterium that causes gonorrhea, the WHO's Western Pacific regional office said in a statement. The agency said Australia, Hong Kong and Japan have reported treatment failures with cephalosporin, a class of antibiotics that is the last line of defense against the disease.

Coming Soon to a Guy Near You -- Incurable Gonorrhea!

2010-04-21T18:23:00.000-07:00

It's a big scary world of diseases out there. And just when you think you've got one of them under control, it evolves into a superbug. That's what's happening with our friend gonorrhea.

Incurable gonorrhea may be next superbug

2010-04-15T14:26:00.001-07:00

An alarming new superbug may be on its way — an incurable form of gonorrhea. The disease, once easily killed with a shot of penicillin, is increasingly becoming drug-resistant. Soon, the world may face a version that can’t be killed by any known antibiotic, warned Catherine Ison, the director of the sexually transmitted bacteria reference library with the United Kingdom’s Health Protection Agency.

Gonorrhea risks becoming a superbug, expert warns

2010-04-03T19:36:00.001-07:00

The bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea are becoming so resistant to antibiotics in some parts of the world, they may soon reach superbug status, experts are warning.

Catherine Ison, a professor at the Health Protection Agency Centre for Infections in London, presented a report this week at the Society for General Microbiology Spring Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, discussing the growing problem of antibiotic resistance among gonorrhea.

She highlighted the possibility that strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae will soon become resistant to all current treatment options.

Gonorrhea Advocacy Sheet

2010-03-26T13:12:00.001-07:00

Like many of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs),gonorrhea often presents no symptoms, so many infected with it do not know, especially women. According to the Planned Parenthood website, roughly 600,000 women and men are infected with gonorrhea in the United States every year. Also similar to other STDs, having gonorrhea puts you at a higher risk for being able to contract other STDs, likeChlamydia and HIV.

Gonorrhea Advocacy Sheet

2010-03-19T14:22:00.000-07:00

Gonorrhea hit epidemic levels in Alaska during the past year

2010-03-12T15:38:00.000-08:00

State health officials are concerned that Alaska gonorrhea rates, which held steady for years, suddenly jumped by 69 percent in 2009 -- the biggest one-year rise since the 1970s, said Susan Jones of the state's Department of Health and Social Services .

Kids need protection

2010-03-06T13:22:00.000-08:00

According to the Utah Department of Health, in the past five years cases of gonorrhea have doubled; chlamydia has risen by 50 percent. Obviously, people aren't using protection, yet the sex education reform in our Legislature died in committee. Some legislators argue that it's parents' job to talk to teens about contraceptives, but I know my parents don't talk about them to me. I know several of my friends' parents don't talk about the subject with them. They just assume we'll all choose abstinence. Most of us find out what condoms are through friends or the media. Not exactly the most reliable sources.

Let's talk about STDs

2010-02-20T17:32:00.000-08:00

It's time we talk about the birds and the bees . . .

Most students can relate to the awkward introductory phrase of a soon-to-be uncomfortable talk with a parent. 'Always use protection,' was usually repeated quite a few times.

But how much did people actually pay attention to? Sexually transmitted infections and sexually transmitted diseases are likely the last thought to go through a person's mind in the heat of the moment. But to ignore the possibility of getting one is to ignore the gruesome consequences that could result.

Gonorrhea mutates to resist antibiotic treatment

2010-02-13T05:46:00.000-08:00

Gonorrhea has become so resistant to one class of antibiotics that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that the drugs should no longer be used to treat it.

Now that fluoroquinolones, such as Cipro, are no longer recommended, only a single class of antibiotics, called cephalosporins, is left to treat gonorrhea, the second-most common infectious disease reported to the CDC, after chlamydia. In 2005, nearly 340,000 cases of gonorrhea were reported nationwide, according to the CDC, which estimates that twice as many people are actually infected.

Drugs Losing Efficacy Against Gonorrhea

2010-01-30T12:36:00.000-08:00

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is spreading rapidly across the United States, federal health officials reported yesterday, raising alarm about doctors' ability to treat the common sexually transmitted infection.

Treating sex partners for chlamydia, gonorrhea to get easier

2010-01-09T06:24:00.001-08:00

On Jan. 1, Illinois will join about 20 other states in explicitly allowing doctors and other health-care providers to treat partners of people diagnosed with the sexually transmitted infections chlamydia and gonorrhea without actually examining those partners.

Girls and young women have higher rates of both chlamydia, gonorrhea | Booster Shots | Los Angeles Times

2009-11-20T15:05:00.000-08:00

"Today, we get new data on chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis infections in the United States. And it appears that girls and young women age 15 to 19 -- especially African American girls and women -- are at considerable risk; they have the highest number of cases of both chlamydia and gonorrhea."

1930s Drug Slows Tumor Growth: Gonorrhea Medication Might Help Fight Cancer

2009-11-14T16:29:00.000-08:00

"Drugs sometimes have beneficial side effects. A glaucoma treatment causes luscious eyelashes. A blood pressure drug also aids those with a rare genetic disease. The newest surprise discovered by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is a gonorrhea medication that might help battle cancer."

Article

2009-11-06T06:41:00.000-08:00

"Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most frequently reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Canada and affect more young people aged 15 to 24 than any other age group. From1997 to 2007, women in this age group showed an increase of 84 per cent in chlamydia infections and an 88 per cent increase in gonorrhea."

Local health experts work to battle STDs - News

2009-10-23T08:29:00.000-07:00

"'Gonorrhea, syphilis and yeast infections are all treatable using antibiotics.'

Â'If you get syphilis or gonorrhea the antibiotics will kill the bacteria.' said Bartlau.

Students are cautioned to take all of the prescribed medication and not discontinue the antibiotic when symptoms disappear. The danger is that most of the bacteria might be killed, but a few microbes may remain and grow a culture of more resistant bacteria, she said."

St. Paul Legal Ledger

2009-10-16T11:55:00.000-07:00

"Statewide HIV rates for Latinos are nearly five times higher than those for non-Latino whites. In 2008, Latinos in Minnesota also were infected with 1,165 new cases of other sexually transmitted diseases, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis."

Homosexual Man Suing for Right to Donate Blood Donated While Infected with Syphilis | Tips-Q

2009-10-09T08:05:00.000-07:00

"A homosexual man who is suing Canadian Blood Services (CBS) for the right to donate blood was found to be infected with syphilis and gonorrhea after having lied repeatedly on the questionnaire about his sexual history. ..."

Beer Raped Your Daughter and Gave Her Gonorrhea. Again. - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine

2009-10-03T06:53:00.000-07:00

"The Washington Post claimed near-supernatural powers for a tiny beer tax on Monday. A booze tax, write Lloyd I. Sederer and Eric Goplerud, will pay for health care reform. But that's not all!:

Research indicates that a 10 percent increase in current alcohol excise taxes-that is a penny for a beer-would result in less drinking, especially among underage drinkers, reducing rape, robbery, domestic violence and liver disease. A tax increase of 3 cents per beer would cut youth gonorrhea by 9 percent."

Erectile dysfunction drugs make STD testing necessary for seniors

2009-09-24T08:47:00.000-07:00

"The study, which will appear in the November issue of the American Journal of Public Health, examined a sample of 400,000 U.S. couples in which both members were between 67 and 99 years old. After nine years, researchers reviewed data and indicated that men who had been widowed had a 16 percent higher risk of STD infection in the year after their spouses died. STD testing revealed gonorrhea to be the most common infection among this group"

Sex 101: What is Gonorrhea?

2009-09-11T11:21:00.000-07:00

"The good news about gonorrhea is that if you contract this bacterial infection it can usually be cured by antibiotics. The bad news is if you don't get it treated this infection can cause worse side effects like infertility."

Sharp rise in cases of gonorrhea among women - The Local

2009-08-28T14:48:00.000-07:00

"The number of cases of gonorrhea among women in Sweden for the first six months of 2009 was up 31 percent on the same period last year, according to new figures from the Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control"

Gonorrhea 'superbug' comes to Canada

2009-08-01T05:09:00.000-07:00

"Gonorrhea superbugs are swiftly emerging in Canada, and men, as well as patients over 30 are at the greatest risk, new research shows.

In women, untreated gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and scarring of the fallopian tubes, causing infertility. In men, it can cause inflammation of the prostate and urethra. For both sexes, the sexually transmitted infection can cause serious bloodstream and joint infections, as well as immune complications."

Syphilis Comeback Could Wipe Out Control Gains, Make Gonorrhea Resistant

2009-07-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

"Dr. David H. Martin, professor and chief of the Section of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine, updated reporters and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases on sexually transmitted diseases in the United States on July 22, 2009 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Martin, whose presentation was titled “Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Neither Gone nor Forgotten,” revealed significant information about STDs including Chlamydia trachomatis, gonorrhea, syphilis, and a relatively new STD, Mycoplasma genitalium."

Medical News: Improvements in Teen Sexual Health Waning - in Public Health & Policy, Public Health from MedPage Today

2009-07-17T14:14:00.000-07:00

"After decreasing for more than 20 years, gonorrhea infection rates leveled off, while syphilis rates have been increasing, CDC's Lorrie Gavin, PhD, and colleagues reported in the July 17 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

'The sexual and reproductive health of America's young persons remains an important public health concern,' the researchers said. 'Earlier progress appears to be slowing and perhaps reversing.'"

MMWR Report on Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Incidence among MSM Spurs AHF to Call for FDA Approval of Newer Testing Technologies

2009-07-10T13:25:00.000-07:00

MMWR Report on Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Incidence among MSM Spurs AHF to Call for FDA Approval of Newer Testing Technologies: "-On the heels of the publication today of a landmark, five city US study of gonorrhea and Chlamydia infections and related testing protocols among populations of at-risk men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM), the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)—a clinical participant in the research trial component in Los Angeles—today called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fast track approval of newer and alternative testing technologies highlighted in the study for use in the diagnosis of gonorrhea and Chlamydia infections among high-risk populations."

What Is Gonorrhea? What Causes Gonorrhea?

2009-07-03T06:47:00.000-07:00

Gonorrhea (from Late Latin gonorrhoia where gonos means 'seed' and rhoe means 'flow') is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that tends to attack the mucous membranes of the body. It is the second most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S.; the first being Chlamydia. The bacteria reside in the warm and moist body cavities of both men and women and are highly contagious."

Gonorrhea: the “clap” making a comeback

2009-06-26T18:52:00.000-07:00

"After a two decade decline in prevalence, the rate of gonorrhea has increased in Florida and the rest of the country. The latest data for Florida shows an increase in number of cases (~19,000 to ~23,000) and rates per 100,000 people (111.5 to 129.0) from 2003 to the latest numbers in 2007."

Dealing With the Chronic Itch ‘Down There’ | EmpowHer - Women's Health Online

2009-06-18T18:16:00.000-07:00

"How many women have had a yeast infection? How many women thought they had a yeast infection and instead it was bacterial vaginosis (BV)? What’s the difference?

The vagina is its own little ecosystem. It plays host to a number of flora that live in there and has the ability to self-correct if things get off balance. Typically, your pH runs from 3.5 to 4.5, so it’s relatively acidic. Blood (from your period) and semen increase the pH to be around seven. Ovulation also increases your pH to match that of potential incoming sperm (making it a friendly environment instead of killing them off)."

L.A. County launches new campaign against sexually transmitted diseases | L.A. Now | Los Angeles Times

2009-06-12T07:39:00.000-07:00

"Concerned about the rate of sexually transmitted infections among young women, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering free in-home testing kits through a new mail-in service.

The program is aimed primarily at black and Latina women below the age of 25, who make up a disproportionate number of those infected, said Dr. Jonathan Fielding, who directs the county health department.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea often have no symptoms. But left untreated, they can cause serious long-term problems such as pelvic inflammatory disease and damage to reproductive organs."

Monitor Online | News | Gonorrhea, syphilis resistant to Penicillin

2009-06-05T07:44:00.000-07:00

"Gonorrhea and syphilis, the sexually transmitted infections that have for long been treated and cured using penicillin have become resistant to the medicine, Health Ministry officials have confirmed.

The Director General of Health Services, Dr Sam Zaramba, confirmed last Friday that both gonorrhea and syphilis had become resistant to the first line medicine for their treatment."

Senate approves revised version of STD bill - Galesburg, IL - The Register-Mail

2009-05-29T14:46:00.000-07:00

"A proposed law on its way to the governor's desk would allow some people with sexually transmitted diseases to treat themselves with an antibiotic, even if they don't seek medical treatment.

Under the practice, called 'expedited partner therapy,' medical professionals who treat an individual for gonorrhea or chlamydia also may give the patient a single-dose antibiotic to pass along to his or her sexual partner.

The idea is to prevent partners from re-infecting one another after one of them seeks medical attention."

Rise In Mississippi STD Rate

2009-05-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

"There are 189 more cases of gonorrhea and nearly 2200 new cases of chlamydia. These numbers are just from the first four months of the year."

Law allows patients to get STD meds for partners - KIFI - Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Jackson WY - Weather News Sports-

2009-05-15T14:03:00.000-07:00

"A new Utah law allows doctors to write antibiotic prescriptions for chlamydia and gonorrhea for their patients' partners, who can remain anonymous.

The law went into effect Tuesday. Doctors have the option to provide the prescriptions, or not.

The goal of the so-called expedited partner therapy is to slow the spread of the sexually transmitted diseases and reach those who wouldn't seek treatment on their own.

A Utah Department of Health report released recently said that in 2007 chlamydia was the most frequently reported communicable disease in Utah, with 5,721 reported cases, and gonorrhea was fourth, with 821 reported cases."

Cases Of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Up In Utah Since 2003, Health Dept. Finds

2009-05-07T12:19:00.000-07:00

"The number of chlamydia cases increased by 50% and the number of gonorrhea cases nearly doubled in Utah between 2003 and 2007, according to a report released Thursday by the state Department of Health, the AP/KUTV.com reports. Many men and women experience no symptoms from chlamydia infections. Chlamydia, which can lead to fertility problems if untreated, is more than three times more likely to be reported in women than in men. The report found that more than 70% of chlamydia cases in the state occurred among women ages 15 to 24. Some men experience symptoms from gonorrhea, but most women do not. More men than women in Utah were diagnosed with gonorrhea. According to the new report, chlamydia was the most frequently reported communicable disease in the Utah in 2007 with 5,721 cases, while gonorrhea was the fourth most-reported with 821 cases."

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2009-05-01T08:50:00.000-07:00

"A new Utah Department of Health (UDOH) report shows that chlamydia and gonorrhea cases are on the rise in the Beehive State. The report finds that chlamydia cases rose by 50 percent while gonorrhea cases nearly doubled during the last five years. The report, “Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Epidemiological Profile Utah 2003-2007,” also found that:

• Chlamydia was the number one most frequently reported communicable disease in Utah. Gonorrhea was number four.

• 23,166 cases of chlamydia and 3,451 cases of gonorrhea were reported in Utah between 2003 and 2007.

• 85 percent of reported chlamydia and 93 percent of reported gonorrhea cases occurred in those who lived along the Wasatch Front.

• These two sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were most commonly diagnosed in 15 to 29 year olds."

House endorses expedited treatment for gonorrhea, Chlamydia - OregonLive.com

2009-04-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

"Antibiotic treatment for gonorrhea or Chlamydia would become more readily available in Oregon if a bill passed by the House Monday becomes law.

House Bill 3022 would allow doctors and medical practitioners who diagnose patients with gonorrhea or Chlamydia to prescribe antibiotics to the patient's partners without an examination of the partners.

At least 11 other states make this kind of 'expedited partner therapy' available, said Rep. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland."

Mike Tyson Recalls Prison, Gonorrhea, Ear-Biting: Rick Warner - Bloomberg.com

2009-04-25T11:48:00.000-07:00

"Sitting on a plush sofa in a Malibu beach home, Mike Tyson tears up while remembering his late mentor Cus D’Amato.

He recalls growing up as a pudgy kid in a Brooklyn slum, where he committed armed robberies and got hot chocolate thrown in his face. He recounts his divorces, his rape conviction, his shocking loss to Buster Douglas, his chomping on Evander Holyfield’s ear and other misadventures in an improbable life.

Once known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” the former heavyweight boxing champion is revealed as a regret-filled, tortured soul in “Tyson,” a documentary that packs the awesome power of one of its subject’s vaunted uppercuts."

Chlamydia, gonorrhea top list of STDs - The Clinical Advisor

2009-04-22T14:11:00.000-07:00

"Chlamydia and gonorrhea were the two most common infectious diseases in 2007, hitting young women and minorities especially hard, the CDC announces in its annual report on sexually transmitted disease (STD) (accessed April 15, 2009).

The more than 1.1 million new diagnoses for chlamydia comprise the most cases ever reported to the CDC for any condition.

Consequently, annual screenings are recommended for all sexually active women younger than age 26 years and for older women who have new or multiple partners or other risk factors. Women who have the disease should be retested after three months and efforts should be made to get their partners tested and treated too."

Facts, Symptoms, And Information About The STD Gonorrhea AC | The Frisky

2009-04-15T10:48:00.000-07:00

"Gonorrhea is one of the most commonly sexually transmitted diseases (STD), with about 700,000 people being infected each year in the United States. In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 120.9 per 100,000 people in the U.S. were infected with gonorrhea. With that in mind, here’s five things you need to know about the disease."

County health rankings mixed - DailyBulletin.com

2009-04-13T12:07:00.000-07:00

"Los Angeles County residents are less likely to die of lung cancer, suicide or car crashes than residents of most other California counties - but more likely to die from heart disease and diabetes, according to a state health report released Thursday.

The annual report compiled by the state Department of Public Health and the California Conference of Local Health Officers, offers a mixed picture of Los Angeles County's health between 2005 to 2007.

The county ranked among the 10 best in prenatal care, preventing death from lung cancer and fewest fatal car accidents per person. Some health experts attributed those results to public policy decisions like public smoking bans and better compliance with seat-belt and child-seat laws.

But the county ranked 48 out of 58 in deaths from heart disease and 46 in diabetes.

And when it came to sexually transmitted diseases, Los Angeles residents still are contracting chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV at a higher level than those in other counties."

Planned Parenthood urges STD testing

2009-04-08T12:59:00.000-07:00

Planned Parenthood urges STD testing: "South Carolina ranks third nationally for cases of gonorrhea and chlamydia, and 12th for syphilis.

The 'Get Yourself Tested' campaign is a nationwide effort with MTV and the Kaiser Family Foundation to increase testing and treatment for those under age 25."

Better health; take charge: Take precautions, know the facts about STDs : Health and Fitness : Memphis Commercial Appeal

2009-04-01T13:49:00.000-07:00

"Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) spread through sexual activity. They don't spread on toilet seats, in hot tubs or on shared eating utensils. Douching, spermicides, washing and urinating are not ways to avoid STDs.

Sexual activity -- oral, vaginal or anal sex -- can transfer a bacteria or virus from one person to another. Common STD bacteria include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. STD viruses include herpes (like fever blisters) and the human papillomavirus (HPV -- the genital warts virus). The HIV virus that causes AIDS is less common, but dangerous."

Monitor Online | News | Gonorrhea, syphilis resistant to Penicillin

2009-04-01T13:42:00.000-07:00

"Gonorrhea, syphilis resistant to Penicillin

Gonorrhea and syphilis, the sexually transmitted infections that have for long been treated and cured using penicillin have become resistant to the medicine, Health Ministry officials have confirmed.

The Director General of Health Services, Dr Sam Zaramba, confirmed last Friday that both gonorrhea and syphilis had become resistant to the first line medicine for their treatment."

We Stumped the Sexpert and She Stumps Us | NYU Local

2009-03-27T09:55:00.000-07:00

"We Stumped the Sexpert and She Stumps Us

The day finally arrived. After over a 100 of you voted, I was finally able to take the question of the people to Alyssa La Fosse, NYU’s resident sexpert, and try my best to stump her. Seeing as that question ended up being: “Do you consider yourself better in the act of lovemakin’ than other people who are not sexperts?” This was not that difficult of a task.

What was more difficult, however, was trying to understand how this program put on by NYU’s student health center is an effective one. I’m sure that the email service students can use to ask questions or set up an appointment works fine, but this weekly “County Fair Condom” booth in Kimmel is another story. As much as I would love to ascend a Gone With The Wind-like staircase surrounded by crowds of people, pop a couple tootsie rolls, and find out if that burning sensation in my between my legs, down there is Gonorrhea, I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s not the most popular form of sex education."

Are you clean? STDs are everywhere in college - Collegenews.

2009-03-27T09:54:00.000-07:00

"Are you clean? STDs are everywhere in college

One in five college students is infected with an STD
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are everywhere. In fact, there are more than 20 types of STDs - some curable, some not. According to the Health Services at Columbia University, 20 to 25 percent of college students are carriers of or have been infected with an STD. Nearly 65 percent of all STDs occur in people younger than 25.
If you are sexually active and in anything but a TOTALLY monogamous relationship, you have a good chance of getting an STD.
Some STDs are asymptomatic (they don’t show symptoms right away), so even if your partner doesn’t show any signs, he or she could still be infected.
Seeing as April is National STD Awareness Month, here is a little info on a few common STDs to give you an idea of what to watch out for when you’re hooking up:
Chlamydia is one of the most prevalent STDs in the U.S.
The disease is most common with men and women in their late teens and early twenties, and can co-exist with other STDs such as gonorrhea."

Across The Nation | Illinois County Reports Increased Demand for STI Testing - Kaisernetwork.org

2009-03-27T09:44:00.000-07:00

"Across The Nation | Illinois County Reports Increased Demand for STI Testing

Health Officials in Kane County, Ill., are reporting an increased demand for sexually transmitted infection tests, and the county likely will have to allocate an additional $55,000 to meet the demand, the Chicago Daily Herald reports. Paul Kuehnert, Kane County Health Department executive director, said that the increase in testing is positive because it helps to address the impact of STIs such as HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. He added that the increased demand and related costs likely will make the county evaluate how it performs STI testing. 'Not everybody really needs to be screened medically,' Kuehnert said."

BD Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance Of BD ProbeTec™ Qx Amplified Assays For The Detection Of Chlamydia Trachomatis And Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

2009-03-24T12:48:00.000-07:00

BD Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance Of BD ProbeTec™ Qx Amplified Assays For The Detection Of Chlamydia Trachomatis And Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the BD ProbeTec™ Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) Qx Amplified DNA Assay and the BD ProbeTec™ Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Qx Amplified DNA Assay on the next-generation BD Viper™ System with XTR™ Technology."

Chlamydia, gonorrhea cases down on campus - News

2009-03-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

Chlamydia, gonorrhea cases down on campus

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."

STDs Plague Philadelphia Youth - The Philadelphia Bulletin

2009-03-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

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STDs Plague Philadelphia Youth

The most recent Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance report issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention documents rampant cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea in Philadelphia. Among counties and independent cities, Philadelphia ranks third highest for instances of chlamydia and sixth highest for instances of gonorrhea nationally.

'Gonorrhea? Oh ... You Shouldn't Have!' - Adrants

2009-03-20T12:14:00.000-07:00

"Trojan illustrates how nobody wants to get an STD with help from a girl who gets one for her 21st birthday -- and is pretty stoked about it, actually.

'No one wants to get an STD, but 1/3 of sexually active people do by age 25,' a sobering textover says, at which point Birthday Girl screeches, 'Wait 'til I show my mom!' and we shudder in quiet agony."

Chlamydia, gonorrhea top U.S. list of STDs - Cortlandt Forum

2009-03-20T12:13:00.000-07:00

"Chlamydia and gonorrhea were the two most common infectious diseases in 2007, hitting young women and minorities especially hard, the CDC announced in its annual report on sexually transmitted disease (STD).

The more than 1.1 million new diagnoses for chlamydia comprise the most cases “ever reported to the CDC for any condition,” the agency notes (www.cdc.gov/std/stats07)."

Gonorrhea superbug hits Canada

2009-03-20T12:11:00.000-07:00

"Gonorrhea superbug hits Canada

Left untreated, the disease can lead to many problems

Gonorrhea superbugs are swiftly emerging in Canada, and men, as well as patients over 30 are at the greatest risk, new research shows.

In women, untreated gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and scarring of the fallopian tubes, causing infertility. In men, it can cause inflammation of the prostate and urethra."

Chlamydia, gonorrhea top U.S. list of STDs - Cortlandt Forum

2009-03-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

Chlamydia, gonorrhea top U.S. list of STDs - Cortlandt Forum: "in 2007, hitting young women and minorities especially hard, the CDC announced in its annual report on sexually transmitted disease (STD).

The more than 1.1 million new diagnoses for chlamydia comprise the most cases “ever reported to the CDC for any condition,” the agency notes (www.cdc.gov/std/stats07).

Consequently, it recommends annual screenings for all sexually active women under age 26 and for older women who have new or multiple partners or other risk factors. Women who have the disease should be retested after three months and efforts should be made to get their partners tested and treated, too."

Norcross Man: Officer Forced Me To Perform Sex Acts - News Story - WSB Atlanta

2009-03-12T07:44:00.000-07:00

Norcross Man: Officer Forced Me To Perform Sex Acts - News Story - WSB Atlanta: "Brandon Young of Norcross says he will never forget what happened to him last Tuesday inside a room at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Young, a former convention center employee, told Channel 2 Action News reporter Eric Philips that an officer with the Georgia World Congress Center Police Department crossed the line by inquiring about his sexuality and forcing Young to perform sexual acts while Young was being questioned on suspicion of having a stolen cell phone in his possession.

“I really didn't know what to think, because for one, I was never prepped on anything like that as far as an officer coming on to me,” said Young, who told the officer he was bisexual when questioned."

Chlamydia, gonorrhea cases down on campus - News

2009-03-06T14:14:00.000-08:00

"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."

Kerala Online - Life-style - Gonorrhea Symptoms

2009-02-28T11:46:00.000-08:00

Kerala Online - Life-style - Gonorrhea Symptoms: "is a common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) caused by bacteria called “Neisseria gonorrhea”. A person may suffer from this disease, when he/she is contact with an infected person through sexual activities including oral, vaginal and rectal sex.The bacteria usually grow in the moist areas of the body, such as vagina, penis, eyes, throat and rectum. The primary affected area found in women is cervix. If this disease is left untreated, the infection may spread to the uterus and eventually, to the fallopian tubes.

The symptoms of Gonorrhea depend upon the parts of the body, where the bacteria were introduced. This may also depend upon the duration of the infection. The common signs and symptoms of Gonorrhea vary in men and women. In men, the symptoms usually appear within 5 days after infection. Their female counterpart will not show signs of this diseases in the beginning or will exude only mild symptoms.

Signs And Symptoms Of Gonorrhea

In Males:

* Pus like discharge from the tip of penis
* Burning sensation and stinging during urination
* Blood in the urine
* Drastic increase in the frequency of urination
* Thick white or yellow discharge from penis
* Redness and tenderness in the head portion of penis
* Swollen glands in groin area

In Females:

* Abnormal bleeding
* Irritation in the outer portion of vagina
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The Labour Spokesman

2009-02-28T11:43:00.000-08:00

The Labour Spokesman: "Also commonly referred to as “Fire or Runnings”, is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the aerobic microorganism of the species Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. It is a parasite of the female genitals, which leads to several complications if left untreated.

Although the incidence of gonorrhea has declined significantly since the introduction of several antibiotics, in recent times, it has been observed that it is now on the rise again. This is due to drug resistant strains of the germ and high incidences of promiscuous activity, especially in young persons between the ages of 15 yrs and 35 yrs."