"Rising STI Cases in the US: A Closer Look at the Epidemic"
The US is facing an "out-of-control" epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with over 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in 2022. Syphilis cases have increased by 80% in the past five years, with a 937% increase in congenital syphilis cases. The CDC is calling for swift innovation and collaboration to address the crisis, but funding for STI prevention remains uncertain despite President Biden's multi-agency plan.
