European STI cases reach record high amid testing and prevention gaps - Pharmaceutical Technology

Cases of syphilis and gonorrhoea have tripled and quadrupled, respectively, since 2015, highlighting the need for effective treatments. Cases of syphilis and gonorrhoea have tripled and quadrupled, respectively, since 2015 – highlighting the need for sound treatment and prevention methods. Cases of gonorrhoea and syphilis have increased substantially between 2015 and 2024, according to a report from the ECDC. Credit: denayunebgt / Shutterstock.com. New data debuted by the Europe’s infectious disease agency has revealed that cases of certain bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reached a ten-year high in 2024 as healthcare systems grapple with testing and prevention gaps. According to…

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