STD epidemic in US is ‘out of control,’ warn experts, CDC:"NEW YORK — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
...And an international outbreak of monkeypox, which is being spread mainly between men who have sex with other men, has further highlighted the nation’s worsening problem with diseases spread mostly through sex.
...Harvey’s group and some other public health organizations are pushing a proposal for more federal funding, including at least $500 million for STD clinics..."
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