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30% of U.S. STD Patients Go Untreated, Study Reveals

3/25/2025

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A startling study in the Annals of Family Medicine uncovers that 30% of U.S. patients with chlamydia and gonorrhea go untreated. Among those who do receive care, a mere 14% of chlamydia and 39% of gonorrhea patients are given the proper antibiotics. This alarming disparity underscores the urgent need for better adherence to treatment guidelines across different demographics.

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Story summary

A startling study in the Annals of Family Medicine uncovers that 30% of U.S. patients with chlamydia and gonorrhea go untreated. Among those who do receive care, a mere 14% of chlamydia and 39% of gonorrhea patients are given the proper antibiotics. This alarming disparity underscores the urgent need for better adherence to treatment guidelines across different demographics.