A study analyzing data from the Genitourinary Medicine Clinic Activity Dataset in England shows a 64% increase in gonorrhea diagnoses following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, despite only a 5.6% increase in STI testing, suggesting that social distancing may have suppressed STI transmission.
Using whole genome sequencing, a new Lancet Microbe study sheds light on syphilis transmission dynamics in England. The research identifies distinct transmission clusters, revealing the effectiveness of genomic data in tracking and intervening in syphilis outbreaks.
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