Gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses are at their highest in decades – here’s what you need to know about these STIs:

Health officials are raising concerns as cases of gonorrhea and syphilis
reach alarming levels not seen in decades. Both sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) have witnessed a sharp increase in diagnosis rates,
posing significant public health challenges. Gonorrhea, caused by the
Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, and syphilis, caused by the Treponema
pallidum bacterium, can lead to severe health complications if left
untreated. It is crucial to raise awareness about safe sexual practices,
encourage regular STI testing, and promote access to appropriate healthcare
services to combat the resurgence of these infections.