There is a significant global burden of STIs, with nearly a million new infections daily. It’s expected for these rates to rise without improved prevention and treatment strategies. The most prevalent bacterial STI pathogens—such as Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae—can cause severe health complications including increased infertility rates, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and a heightened risk of HIV acquisition.
This eBook discusses the challenges in STI epidemiology, such as asymptomatic cases and diagnostic difficulties due to co-infections, while emphasizing the importance of routine screening and advanced diagnostic methods like multiplexing to improve detection and treatment.