STI - sexually transmitted infections

In 2022, reported cases of diseases such as gonorrhoea have seen a 45% spike compared to 2019 figures. Chlamydia has also increased by 20%.

Overall STIs saw an increase of 22.7% in 2022 compared to 2019 figures.

STIs are common, particularly chlamydia, herpes and gonorrhoea, and increases have been seen throughout the country,

says Professor Fiona Lyons, Medical Director/Clinical Lead in Sexual Health, HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP).

However, some communities and key populations are especially affected. STIs continue to disproportionately affect gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, and young people less than 25 years of age.

According to the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre, “STIs have been increasing in Ireland since 2013.” Even serious STIs like HIV have seen their rates more than double in the past year.

https://gript.ie/hse-has-no-recent-data-on-prevalence-of-casual-sex-amid-sti-rise/