A large number of a common, but potentially dangerous sexually transmitted infection, is affecting several Northeast Florida counties, especially Duval County residents, according to the CDC.
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Gonorrhea is a type of STI caused by bacterial infection, and it’s the second-most commonly reported bacterial STI in the U.S. If left untreated, gonorrhea can cause serious problems like infertility.The most recent data from 2021 shows Florida is number 25 on the list of most reported cases. But Duval County is among the top areas in the state with infections, only behind the Tallahassee area.Alachua and Columbia counties are also high on the list.Gay and bisexual malesDr. Ali Kasraeian.
“So if something like this is happening, whether you’re male or female is challenging, especially for guys. Guys do not like to go to the doctor, imagine having to go to the doctor for something like this, to go to a physician and get the test that you need to do to get diagnosed, and then to be put on a medication for this and admit that this is actually something that’s going on,” Kasraeian said.
News4JAX reached out to the Duval County Department of Health and asked what they’re doing to inform the public and help take control of the situation. They responded: We are continuously doing outreach within our community. We are collaborating with community partners and organizations to provide education and testing at events.About the Author:
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