Australians have been told to get tested regularly for sexually transmitted diseases as cases of gonorrhoea and syphilis have made an alarming jump.
Australia ns have been urged to test regularly for sexually transmitted diseases after it was revealed cases of some infections spiked massively last year.
Australians have been urged to test regularly for sexually transmitted diseases after it was revealed the cases of some infections spiked massively last year. Picture: News Corp Australia/Dr Microbe Professor Keighley said the numbers included older adults who “may not be forthcoming” about any changes in their sexual behaviour.
“Regular testing is crucial to early detection, effective treatment, and preventing the spread of these infections.” Leading a report released by the University of NSW Kirby Institute in 2023, epidemiologist Dr Skye McGregor said “any rise” in STIs was “bad news”.
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