Montana News Montana sees rise in STD cases John Riley 2:55 PM, Dec 27, 2019 - KXLF Butte News
Montana News Montana sees rise in STD cases John Riley 2:55 PM, Dec 27, 2019 - KXLF Butte News |
- Montana News Montana sees rise in STD cases John Riley 2:55 PM, Dec 27, 2019 - KXLF Butte News
- Montana: Gonorrhea cases highest in 40 years - Outbreak News Today
- Man refuses to believe he gave multiple women STD in viral text exchange - Fox News
- Understanding STDs and the Facts You Need to Know - Chiang Rai Times
- State health officials launch public health campaign to raise awareness of rising STD rates - Char-Koosta News
| Montana News Montana sees rise in STD cases John Riley 2:55 PM, Dec 27, 2019 - KXLF Butte News Posted: 27 Dec 2019 02:01 PM PST  The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) are cautioning people that sexually transmitted diseases (STD) rates are on the rise and approaching record highs. "In 2019 we've seen an increase in STDs reported across the entire state of Montana and nationwide," said Dana Fejes, DPHHS STD/ HIV program manager. "Overall, Montana's gonorrhea and syphilis rates have gone up 25 to 30 percent compared to last year." Gonorrhea is projected to reach 1,500 hundred cases this year according to DPHHS. That is the highest reported cases of the disease in the past 40 years. Other STDs like chlamydia are also seeing an increase in reported cases. "It's hard to pinpoint the root cause of the rise in STDs," said Fejes. "We just want to make sure to raise the awareness of situation so that people can take steps to protect themselves." Fejes says the increase in reported STD is very concerning and stresses the importance of safe sex. "A lot of our cases are in their 20s and 30s, and we do see some folks that are younger," said Fejes. "The best way to not get an STD obviously is not to have sex. If that isn't a possibility, use a latex condom and make sure you are using it correctly." Social media and dating apps may be one of factors as to why people are having anonymous or unprotected sex. Those platforms also make it harder for people to reach out to their sexual partners if an STD is discovered. Having unprotected sex, with multiple or anonymous partners, also increases the likelihood that someone might get infected with HIV. "Know who you're having sex with, reduce the number of anonymous sex partners,talk to your partner about STDs and learn about STDs, what to look for and what to avoid," explained Fejes. "And of course, if you're sexually active we do recommend that you get screened for STDs. The State partners with health providers across Montana to offer free or low-cost testing for people. "When an STD case is reported, the local health department will try to find their partners and make sure they can come in for testing a treatment," said Fejes. "Early detection and treatment is incredibly important to ensure the disease doesn't progress further, and you won't be infecting others." More information about testing locations and resources available in the state can be found here.  |
| Montana: Gonorrhea cases highest in 40 years - Outbreak News Today Posted: 26 Dec 2019 12:49 PM PST By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Montana state health officials report the upward trend over the past several years of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Montana are now reaching record highs. Gonorrhea, as one example, has been increasing over the past seven years, and are now projected to reach nearly 1,500 cases in 2019.  In fact, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) STD/ HIV program manager Dana Fejes said the gonorrhea numbers haven't been this high in 40 years. In addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis cases have also been rising. Cascade and Yellowstone County have been impacted the most by gonorrhea and syphilis in 2019. "This is very concerning," Fejes said. "And the reason we're concerned is because of the serious health consequences that can occur to an individual with an STD if left untreated. Some people are at greater risks for complications, such as those who have a suppressed immune system and pregnant women. Sometimes, there are no symptoms and the infection is spread to others unknowingly." Health officials say unprotected sex, with multiple or anonymous partners, increases the likelihood that someone might get infected. Public health officials said social media is also playing a role. Social media platforms and anonymous sex have further complicated the ability to reach partners to get them tested and treated. This is a necessary step to stop further infections. To keep up with the increase of online dating, local and state partners are reaching out on social media to urge sexually active persons to get tested for STDs and stay safe. Montana is not alone or unique–the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says syphilis and gonorrhea reports are the highest nationwide since 1991. Michigan: 11 disseminated gonorrhea infections investigated in Kalamazoo County Scotland reports 100 percent increase in gonorrhea in 5 years Canada: Alberta grapples with 'alarming' increases in syphilis and gonorrhea  |
| Man refuses to believe he gave multiple women STD in viral text exchange - Fox News Posted: 27 Dec 2019 10:21 AM PST A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral. In a screenshot of the conversation posted on Reddit, the woman told the man she contracted chlamydia and that she was certain of who she got it from. HAWAII'S SPIKE IN STDs LINKED TO ONLINE DATING "I go get tested after each new person, and you were my most recent new unprotected hookup and I most definitely have chlamydia from it," she wrote, apparently on a dating app. The man, identified as Joshua, simply replied "Oh" to which the unidentified woman wrote, "No comment?" Joshua then explained that it was "pretty hard to believe" that she got the STD from him because "I haven't had any symptoms for a year." "Ok, well just telling you bc that's the results and literally haven't slept with anyone else and got checked before you," the woman said. "I'm not upset or anything but … just so you know." Apparently not fazed, Joshua continued to push back on the suggestion the sexually-transmitted disease came from him. "Not the first girl to come up claiming I gave it to them when I didn't so I could care less," he wrote. The woman replied, "Think what you want but getting checked is really easy and could protect you in the future."  "Not the first girl to come up claiming I gave it to them when I didn't so I could care less," the man named Joshua texted. (Photo: iStock) MAN DIAGNOSED WITH RARE SYPHILIS INFECTION IN BRAIN AFTER STRUGGLING TO WALK, TALK Redditors were astonished by the man's cavalier attitude regarding such a serious topic. "Not the first girl".. well okay then, case solved you have it," a Reddit user commented. "Lol this guy thinks her not being the first girl to tell him he's spreading STDs is like an insult," another said. Many commenters pointed out how well the woman handled the conversation, despite the man's unbothered demeanor. "She's handling that pretty well. Especially after that last comment," one person wrote. One Redditor specifically addressed the man's claim that he didn't have chlamydia because he wasn't exhibiting symptoms. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS "Chlamydia is usually asymptomatic. Only 30% of women and 10% of men actually show symptoms," the Redditor wrote. Another added, "Chlamydia often shows no symptoms and is easily treated and cured so either way this guy is an idiot." One Redditor jokingly pointed out the silver lining: "On the plus side, he's probably going to end up infertile." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP  |
| Understanding STDs and the Facts You Need to Know - Chiang Rai Times Posted: 27 Dec 2019 03:53 PM PST As soon as you become sexually active, you should be concerned about your sexual health. Whether you have one partner or several, you should always take into account the spreading and contracting of STDs. Also how your status can affect your body and the bodies of others you are sexually engaging with. The more you know about how to prevent an STD infection, the more precautions you can take. Even if you do find yourself infected with an STD, usually, it's a learning experience. An experience that can make you more careful going forward. If you think you might have contracted an STD from unprotected sex, then find your nearing testing center. You can also search self collect testing to test yourself at home. If you need some quick facts about STDs to help you get started on becoming more knowledgeable about your sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases are:
Women contract STDs more easily because of their anatomy. It's also easier to transmit an infection from a man to a woman.
Women are more likely to have their fertility affected by a long-term infection, while they are also at risk of passing some STDs to their babies while they give birth. Particular STDs, like HPV, can also increase the risk or even cause cervical cancer in women. For this reason, women need to be extra careful about their sexual health.
The most common STDs are chlamydia, gonorrhea, crabs, HPV, Herpes, hepatitis-B, and trichomoniasis.
Some people believe that STDs cannot be transmitted orally, when in fact, they can.
Some, like scabies, are passed simply through skin-to-skin contact.
The STDs that are incurable include hepatitis-B, Herpes, HIV, and HPV. If you have been diagnosed with these STDs, then you have to relay this information to any current or new partners. There are preventative medicines they can take to combat against contracting some of these infections (like Herpes and HIV).
This means that sometimes after you've been affected by an STD, the infection will not cause any symptoms to appear. The most common STDs — HPV and chlamydia often show no symptoms in those infected. That's why you should be tested after every unprotected sexual encounter.
70% of those diagnosed with syphilis from 2013 to 2017 were men, while only 6% of those people were women. There are two stages of syphilis, which is a disease that is highly contagious and can have severe side effects if left untreated. Symptoms include the appearance of a rash, sores, and flu-like symptoms.
Many young people start experiencing sexual ages early or might be pressured into engaging in sexual activity before they even know what they're getting into. Because of this, they pass STDs to each other at a faster rate. If they were to be more educated about how to properly protect against STDs, then this percentage might decrease over time.
Even though HIV used to be a life-threatening virus, and is still prevalent in the U.S. and globally, the likelihood of transmission has gone down significantly in recent decades. Get tested before you infect anyone else
For those men who are engaging sexually with other men, it still should be a topic of discussion. Also something you are tested for after every instance of unprotected sex with a partner. It is less likely to occur after vaginal sex (unless those who are engaging are also using heavy drugs that involve needles and could already be infected with the virus). Regardless, everyone should be tested for HIV every six months or after being sexually active without using protection. Anytime a person has sex with a partner unprotected (and they aren't in a mutually monogamous relationship in which both partners have been tested before engaging sexually), they should be tested for potential STD infection. Many people are deterred by the stigma attached to STD infection as well as naivety about "knowing" their partner. Having sex with a person unprotected means that you've now been exposed to any other partners they've had or currently have. Get tested before you infect anyone else.
For women, it is recommended to visit the gynecologist and have a pap smear yearly. Not everyone has access to those services, but those who do know that they will ask you whether or not you want to be tested for STDs during the visit. This is a good option in killing two birds with one stone – you can make sure that your vaginal and ovarian health is in order, and that your sexual health is being taken care of.  |
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 01:55 PM PST  From MT DPHHS State health officials report the upward trend over the past several years of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Montana are now reaching record highs. For example, gonorrhea rates have been increasing over the past seven years, and are now projected to reach nearly 1,500 cases in 2019. Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) STD/ HIV program manager Dana Fejes said the gonorrhea numbers haven't been this high in 40 years. Other STDs like syphilis and chlamydia has also been increasing, despite the availability of free prevention supplies and information on safe sex. Cascade and Yellowstone County have been impacted the most by gonorrhea and syphilis in 2019. "This is very concerning," Fejes said. "And the reason we're concerned is because of the serious health consequences that can occur to an individual with an STD if left untreated. Some people are at greater risks for complications, such as those who have a suppressed immune system and pregnant women. Sometimes, there are no symptoms and the infection is spread to others unknowingly." In addition, people with an STD may be at an increased risk of getting HIV. This is because the same behaviors and circumstances that may put someone at risk for getting an STD also puts them at greater risk for getting HIV. Having unprotected sex, with multiple or anonymous partners, increases the likelihood that someone might get infected. Fejes notes the increase is not unique to Montana. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), syphilis and gonorrhea reports are the highest nationwide since 1991. Public health officials said social media is also playing a role. Social media platforms and anonymous sex have further complicated the ability to reach partners to get them tested and treated. This is a necessary step to stop further infections. To keep up with the increase of online dating, local and state partners are reaching out on social media to urge sexually active persons to get tested for STDs and stay safe. Local disease trends are posted on the DPHHS website at STDFree.mt.gov to remind the public that STDs are not a thing of the past. A new public health campaign was created to raise awareness about the rising STDs in Montana. Free awareness materials are being provided to various local STD clinics and through HIV outreach contractors. Fejes reminds everyone that STDs are entirely preventable and even though some activities can pose greater risks, there are things that everyone can do to stay healthy: 1. Talk to your health care provider about STD testing. Take charge of your own health, get tested and treated correctly. Find free or low-cost testing locations at GetTested.MT.gov 2. Learn about STDs and how to avoid them at STDFree.MT.gov. 3. The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have sex. 4. Reduce your number of partners and talk about sexual health with your partners. 5. Use protection correctly every time. Synthetic non-latex condoms can be used for those who have latex allergies. 6. Visit your local STD clinics, outreach workers or health departments to learn more, grab some free stuff and get the conversation started with friends. 7. Visit DPHHS on Facebook, like and share our Public Health in the 406 #GetTestedMT messages. It only takes simple steps to stop STDs from spreading. Many local resources are available with little to no cost.  |
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