Rebound of Gonorrhea after Lifting of COVID-19 Preventive Measures, England
Holly Fountain, Stephanie J Migchelsen, Hannah Charles, Tika Ram, Helen Fifer, Hamish Mohammed, Katy Sinka
Abstract
After lifting of all COVID-19 preventive measures in England in July 2021, marked, widespread increases in gonorrhea diagnoses, but not testing numbers, were observed, particularly in persons 15-24 years of age. Continued close surveillance and public health messaging to young persons are needed to control and prevent gonorrhea transmission.
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GonorrheaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineBetacoronavirusVirologyCoronavirus InfectionsSars virusOutbreakInternal medicineHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Infectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseHuman-Animal Interaction StudiesHomicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse