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Experts Warn Rates Double for some Sexually Transmitted Infections

Congenital syphilis deaths reached 34 in a decade; Indigenous Australians face STI rates up to five times higher, with testing rates as low as 16%, experts say.

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The latest snapshot of sexually transmitted infections in Australia shows some alarming trends over the past 10 years. A report from the University of New South Wales' Kirby Institute suggests testing gaps and accessibility issues are contributing to a rise in cases.

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Experts warn rates double for some sexually transmitted infections

The latest snapshot of sexually transmitted infections in Australia shows some alarming trends over the past 10 years. A report from the University of New South Wales' Kirby Institute suggests testing gaps and accessibility issues are contributing to a rise in cases.

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9News broke the news in Australia on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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