Gonorrhoea and syphilis rates in Ireland among highest in Europe amid 'concerning' rise in STIs
In 2021, Ireland ranked fourth highest across Europe for rates of gonorrhoea and third highest for rates of syphilis.
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In 2021, Ireland ranked fourth highest across Europe for rates of gonorrhoea and third highest for rates of syphilis.
As syphilis cases surge across America, a group representing the nation's STD specialists says members are reporting shortages of a drug essential to fighting the disease.
A new survey released by the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) illustrates how ongoing drug shortages and workforce eliminations are hampering a nationwide effort to protect babies from congenital syphilis amid a dire outbreak.
Unlike many eye conditions, ocular syphilis is a highly treatable disease. But it needs to be correctly identified.
Meanwhile, the overall number of syphilis cases in the country in 2023 came to 13,251 as of Nov. 19, topping the 2022 total of 13,228.