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Understanding congenital syphilis: a growing concern in South Africa
South Africa faces a significant public health challenge with a reported 1 739 congenital syphilis cases in 2023, far exceeding the global target. This article explores the implications, causes, and ...
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Gonorrhea and Syphilis Cases Skyrocket in Europe
Researchers suggest that unprotected intercourse, an increase in the number of sexual partners, and changes in testing practices are potential causes.
Yes, it’s possible to get an STI without having sex — here’s how
While sex is built into the very definition of an STI, experts caution that it is possible to contract one without getting it ...
The Citizen4d
Pregnant women urged to attend antenatal care
GDoH reports that out of 229 127 pregnant women who attended antenatal care in Gauteng health facilities between January 2024 and January 2025, only 64 133 of them presented to health facilities after ...
Meet the ‘lepers’ of Somerset – battling stigma from the West Country
Dan and Babs Izzett kept their diagnosis secret for decades before dedicating themselves to helping fellow sufferers ...
Urgent And Accelerated HIV Service Delivery With Equity And Rights Is Critical To End AIDS
Despite commendable progress in India’s AIDS response, almost 200 new people got diagnosed with HIV every day and almost 100 died of AIDS-related illnesses every day in 2023. If HIV is a chronic ...
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Wyoming reports its first human H5N1 avian flu infection
The infected woman, who is hospitalized, was likely exposed to H5N1 through contact with her infected backyard poultry flock.