Gonorrhoea and syphilis rise by more than 50% in Australia with ‘concerning’ rise in cases in women
Reported cases of gonorrhoea and syphilis in Australia have surged by over 50% in the last decade. Health experts are particularly concerned about the rising rates of syphilis among women, which poses significant risks during pregnancy.
Why it matters
The sharp increase in these preventable bacterial infections highlights a growing public health crisis that requires urgent intervention and awareness.
Australia’s Indigenous population is diagnosed with gonorrhoea at more than four times the rate of non-Indigenous Australians. Image shows CGI gonorrhoea bacteria. Australia’s Indigenous population is diagnosed with gonorrhoea at more than four times the rate of non-Indigenous Australians. Image shows CGI gonorrhoea bacteria. Health Gonorrhoea and syphilis rise by more than 50% in Australia with ‘concerning’ rise in cases in women Newly collated data also shows Indigenous Australians experiencing disproportionally high rates of infection
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Rates of reported gonorrhoea and infectious syphilis have increased by more than 50% across Australia over the past decade, with experts warning of concerning rises among women.
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