STD Surveillance Report, 2013

December 16, 2014 – STD Surveillance Report, 2013

Today, CDC released its 2013 STD Surveillance Report, which presents data for three nationally reported STDs – chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Data in this report finds STDs are continuing to pose a risk of life-long consequences for millions of Americans.

For your stories, please find below a fact sheet, downloadable graphics, and a link to the full report.

Resources

Fact Sheet: STD Trends in the United States: National Data for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis
Full Report: Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2013

Graphics: STD Trends in the United States, 2013

The following images and graphics highlight major findings from CDC’s analysis. These high-resolution, public domain images are ready to download and print in your publication. Click on a graphic to see it in high-resolution.

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Gay and Bisexual Men Face Highest – and Rising – Number of Syphilis Infections
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Trend data show that men who have sex with men account for three quarters (75 percent) of all primary and secondary syphilis cases. Primary and secondary syphilis are the most infectious stages of the disease, and if not adequately treated, can lead to visual impairment and stroke.

Most Reported Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Infections Occur among 15-24-Year-Olds
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While sexually transmitted diseases affect individuals of all ages, STDs take a particularly heavy toll on young people. Surveillance data continues to show that numbers and rates of reported chlamydia and gonorrhea cases are highest in Americans between the ages of 15 and 24.