EDYY is sounding the alarm about the continued increase in the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases in Greece, while stressing the importance of safe sexual practices.

Specifically, in Greece in 2023, gonorrhea cases tripled, while early syphilis diagnoses doubled, compared to 2020.

In terms of chlamydial infection, there are also increasing trends (50% increase compared to 2020).

Precautionary instructions

As summer trips bring people from all over Europe, it is important to be properly informed about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), to emphasize regular preventive control and have access to reliable information from health professionals, ESO said.

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) emphasizes the importance of secure sexual practicesincluding consistent use prophylactic during sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal and oral).

Is recommended to Examination for STD before each sexual intercourse without a condom with new partnersas many infections can be asymptomatic. If this is not possible, it is important to examine after sexual intercourse without a condom, even if there are no visible symptoms.

According to EDYY, the disease mpoxIt can also be transmitted during sexual intercourse, mainly through skin contact with skin. MPOX incidents recorded, both in Europe and in our country, mainly concern men who have sexual intercourse with men.

Also some infections that cause severe diarrhea – such as Sigella and hepatitis acan be transmitted during sexual intercourse between men.

Is recommended to Avoiding the joint use of sexual aidsas well as proper cleaning and disinfection after being used. Equally important is the washing of the hands, the genital and anal region before and after sexual intercourse.

The vaccination Against hepatitis A, hepatitis B and MPox as well as preventive measures, such as pre -report (PREP) prevention, can help reduce the risk of infection, EDY stresses.

He adds that prevention, constant information, open communication with sex partners and health professionals can help reduce the spread of STDs, HIV, MPox and viral hepatitis.