Syphilis, gonorrhea cases up among all ages in Canada

By News on the Net --CBC News —— Bio and Archives June 1, 2016

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Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and resistant gonorrhea have public health officials and staff at Canadian nursing homes and retirement communities taking note. The Public Health Agency of Canada said reported rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have been steadily rising since the late 1990s. Young Canadians continue to have the highest reported rates of infections, but increasing numbers are occurring among middle-aged and older adults. Read more...