11/02/2025
𝗦𝗧𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 – 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise across Europe, with cases of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis increasing significantly, according to our latest annual epidemiological reports for 2023.
➡️ Chlamydia: most frequently reported bacterial STI in Europe with over 230,000 cases, mainly affecting young women (20–24).
➡️ Gonorrhoea: Nearly 100,000 cases — a 31% jump in one year and 300% since 2014 —spreading among both heteros*xual and LGBTQ+ communities.
➡️ Syphilis: 41,000+ cases, with rates doubling since 2014, especially among men who have s*x with men.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Some STIs, like gonorrhoea, are becoming harder to treat due to antibiotic resistance. Some infections can have serious long-term health effects if left untreated:
➡️ If left untreated, gonorrhoea can lead to significant health problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, and infertility in both men and women.
➡️ Untreated syphilis can cause long-term complications in the heart and nervous system and if a pregnant woman has untreated syphilis, the baby may suffer severe complications.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼:
✔ Use protection and look for preventive measures — to reduce the risk of STIs.
✔ Get tested regularly — especially if you have new or multiple partners.
✔ Seek treatment early — most STIs are curable or manageable with prompt care.
✔ Talk to your partners about s*xual health to help prevent further spread.
Raising awareness and taking preventive steps can help stop the rise of STIs!
Read more in our press release and find all of the annual reports on: , , , and linked to it:
https://bit.ly/ECDCSTIs2025
