New Brunswick declares gonorrhea outbreak, reminding citizens about importance of safe sex
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
A total of 96 cases of the sexually transmitted infection were reported to Regional Public Health in 2018. Continue reading
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Woman develops gonorrhea rash on her hands and all over her skin
Some gonorrhea cases can enter the blood and infect various parts of the body. Continue reading
Campaign aims to curb high rates of sexually transmitted infections in Sask.
An awareness campaign in Saskatchewan aims to normalize screening for sexually transmitted infections. Continue reading
Syphilis rates quadruple in Winnipeg to 20-year high, says WRHA
In 2018, the rate of syphilis in Winnipeg was four times higher than it was in 2017, according to the WRHA. Continue reading
Winnipeg Clinic offering free pap tests Wednesday
A group of gynecologists are hosting a day of free pap and STI tests on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Winnipeg Clinic on St. Mary Avenue. Continue reading
U.K. woman contracts STI that can cause genitals to ‘rot’ away
The disease, called Donovanosis, causes “beefy red” ulcers to appear on the genitals. Continue reading
‘Game-changer’ HIV prevention drug could be leading to lower condom use: studies
PrEP, an HIV-prevention drug regime, might be associated with lower condom use in the gay community, according to recent research. Continue reading
Cases of syphilis and gonorrhea on the rise in southern Alberta
AHS says between January and March of this year, 11 cases of gonorrhea were documented in the southern region, which is two more than the total number of cases reported in 2017. Continue reading
Gonorrhea cases in Halifax have more than doubled in 2018: NSHA
“It’s important for people to get tested regularly.” Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan attempts record-breaking STI testing
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The University of Saskatchewan is aiming to test more than 1,000 people for chlamydia and gonorrhea in a single day. Continue reading