Britons returning from having unprotected sex overseas during the summer threaten to place additional pressure on NHS sexual health services already stretched to breaking point – with one expert warning of an STD boom
Even those who do get tested still pose a risk. According to the data, 34 per cent of Britons risked a false negative for chlamydia or gonorrhoea because they tested too early, and 48 per cen ran the risk of getting a false negative for HIV, syphilis or hepatitis.gonorrhoea and syphilis were at record levels in 2022
within the population. Experts predict the trend will continue, with preliminary data already supporting this.“More people having unprotected sex over the season will likely lead to a rise in the number of people requiring STI testing on their return home,” he said. Dr Mohammed added: “We do usually see more STIs diagnosed over the summer, so if you’re having sex with new or casual partners, wear a condom and get tested regularly, whatever your age, gender or sexual orientation.
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