Rise in gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV rates partially due to reduced use of condoms across range of demographics, pathologists say
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Australians are being urged to get regular tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) after a significant rise in cases across the country, including an almost 20% increase in New South Wales gonorrhoea cases between 2022 and 2023.
The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPA) issued a warning on Wednesday of a concerning rise in cases of gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV nationally. The RCPA is the lead body for pathologists who are specialist doctors trained in laboratory techniques used to test for disease.
Continue reading…Rise in gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV rates partially due to reduced use of condoms across range of demographics, pathologists sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralians are being urged to get regular tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) after a significant rise in cases across the country, including an almost 20% increase in New South Wales gonorrhoea cases between 2022 and 2023.The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPA) issued a warning on Wednesday of a concerning rise in cases of gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV nationally. The RCPA is the lead body for pathologists who are specialist doctors trained in laboratory techniques used to test for disease.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…