Australian health officials announced gonorrhea and syphilis cases surged over 50 percent. Officials highlighted a worrying increase in women. The rise follows earlier warnings after 40 babies died of infections tied to sexually transmitted diseases. Australia is closing in on the HIV target. However, disparities remain across groups. Officials did not give additional details in the reports.
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis rise by more than 50% in Australia with 'concerning' rise in cases in women - The Guardian
Gonorrhoea and syphilis rise by more than 50% in Australia with 'concerning' rise in cases in women The Guardian
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo grows to 7,200 cases as government officials suggest transmission has peaked - cidrap.umn.edu
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo grows to 7,200 cases as government officials suggest transmission has peaked cidrap.umn.edu
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High-flying superbugs: Bouncy castles tied to MRSA skin infections - cidrap.umn.edu
High-flying superbugs: Bouncy castles tied to MRSA skin infections cidrap.umn.edu
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RSV infections linked to higher rates of air sample positivity in hospitalized patients - cidrap.umn.edu
RSV infections linked to higher rates of air sample positivity in hospitalized patients cidrap.umn.edu
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