India, May 21 -- Cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have increased sharply across Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
The EU health agency, based in Solna, said reported cases of gonorrhoea and syphilis reached their highest levels in more than a decade in 2024. According to the agency, gonorrhoea cases rose dramatically to 106,331 in 2024, a 303% increase compared to 2015, whereas, syphilis cases also more than doubled during the same period, reaching 45,577. Chlamydia remained the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection, with 213,443 cases recorded across Europe.
The agency said the sharp rise in infections may be linked to gaps in testing, prevention, ...