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David M Bamberger1

  • 1Chief, Infectious Diseases, Truman Medical Center, Medical Director, Sexual Health Clinic, Kansas City Health Department, and Professor of Medicine, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri.

Missouri Medicine
|August 28, 2020
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are rising, particularly in Missouri urban areas and among young adults and minority groups. Growing antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea poses a significant future treatment challenge.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have seen a dramatic increase over the last decade.
  • STI rates in Missouri exceed national averages, with specific demographic and behavioral risk factors identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the escalating rates of STIs.
  • To identify high-risk populations and associated factors.
  • To emphasize the need for clinical vigilance and address emerging treatment challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of STI surveillance data.
  • Identification of trends and disparities in infection rates.
  • Review of clinical guidelines and resistance patterns.

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Main Results:

  • STIs are increasing significantly, with higher rates in Missouri compared to the nation.
  • Elevated rates are observed in urban centers, young adults, racial minorities, and men who have sex with men.
  • Association noted with injection drug and methamphetamine use.
  • Emerging resistance in *Neisseria gonorrhoeae* isolates is a growing concern.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians must conduct thorough sexual histories and adhere to screening and treatment guidelines.
  • The rise in STIs, particularly in vulnerable populations, requires targeted public health interventions.
  • Antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhea threatens effective treatment and necessitates ongoing surveillance and research.