Australian health officials reported gonorrhea and syphilis cases rose over 50 percent. Officials described an alarming uptick in women. The rise comes on the heels of separate warnings after 40 babies died from infections tied to sexually transmitted infections. Australia is nearer to its HIV target. However, disparities remain between groups. Officials did not provide further details in their reports.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo grows to 7,200 cases as government officials suggest transmission has peaked - cidrap.umn.edu
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