3 sexually transmitted infections hit new highs again in U.S.

AP – U.S. infections from three sexually transmitted diseases have risen for the fifth consecutive year.
More than 1.7 million cases of chlamydia were reported last year. The infection rate rose 3 percent from 2017.
A human pap smear showing chlamydia.Media for Medical / UIG via Getty Images
It’s the most ever reported in a year, though the trend is mainly attributed to increased testing.
About 580,000 gonorrhea cases were reported. That’s the highest number since 1991. The rat