Epidemiology of gonorrhoea: a global perspective

Although understanding the local epidemiology of gonorrhoea is critical for local efforts, understanding the multinational epidemiology may support development of national and international prevention and control policies and strategies. In this paper, current epidemiology of gonorrhoea is reviewed...

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Published inSexual health Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 401 - 411
Main Authors Kirkcaldy, Robert D, Weston, Emily, Segurado, Aluisio C, Hughes, Gwenda
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia CSIRO 01.01.2019
Subjects
Antimicrobial agents
Asymptomatic
Bisexuality
Condoms
Disease prevention
Drug resistance
Epidemics
Epidemiology
Female
Gender
Global Health - statistics & numerical data
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea - epidemiology
Health disparities
Health surveillance
High income
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Infections
Laboratories
Low income groups
Male
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority Groups
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Penis
Prostitution
Public health
Risk Factors
Sex Workers
Sexually transmitted diseases
STD
Transgender Persons
Vagina
Womens health
Workers
Young adults
Hawaii
Canada
South Africa
United Kingdom > UK
Norway
United States > US
England
Australia
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Summary:Although understanding the local epidemiology of gonorrhoea is critical for local efforts, understanding the multinational epidemiology may support development of national and international prevention and control policies and strategies. In this paper, current epidemiology of gonorrhoea is reviewed through an international lens and with a focus on selected populations. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that ~87 million new gonococcal infections occurred among people aged 15-49 years in 2016. Gonorrhoea rates are rising in many countries. Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, racial or ethnic minorities, Indigenous populations and sex workers appear to bear disproportionate burdens of gonorrhoea. International travel can facilitate spread of gonorrhoea, including resistant strains, across international borders. Critical gaps in epidemiological knowledge are highlighted, including data on gonorrhoea among transgender persons and the burden of extragenital gonorrhoea. Even as further data are gathered, action - informed by currently available data - is needed now to confront this growing international threat.
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ISSN:1448-5028
1449-8987
DOI:10.1071/SH19061