New Brunswick has declared a provincial gonorrhea outbreak, with a steep rise in cases being blamed in part on anonymous sexual encounters arranged through dating apps.
Another 20 cases were reported in the first quarter of this year, versus an average of 12.
Nationally, statistics confirm bacterial STIs are on an upward trajectory in jurisdictions across the country."It is not unusual for individuals who have a sexually transmitted infection to have more than one infection at the same time. HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia are all examples of these infections," she said in a statement.
Russell said people concerned about such infections should consult their doctor or public health even if they don't have symptoms. Nova Scotia has noticed a steady rise in gonorrhea and chlamydia cases since 2016, primarily in the Halifax area and most diagnosed at university or college sexual health clinics, Dr. Trevor Arnason, regional medical officer of health, said last May.
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