Sex infections still growing in U.S., says CDC

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Tuesday, 3 Nov 2009 05:27am EST By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American squeamishness about talking about sex has helped keep common sexually transmitted infections far too common, especially among vulnerable teens, U.S. researchers reported Monday.

Latest statistics on chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis show the three highly treatable infections continue to spread in the United States.

"Chlamydia and gonorrhea are stable at unacceptably high levels and syphilis is resurgent after almost being eliminated," said John Douglas, director of the division of sexually transmitted diseases at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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[seabeyond]

1. every kid today knows about condom, pill and std's. it isnt lack of knowledge or bullshit

comments like "American squeamishness about talking about sex". sex is well talked about in the u.s.

kids arent practicing safe sex. that is what needs to be addressed