Gonococcie

Gonorrhea

On the rise between 2022 and 2024, and more common among men (particularly those aged 26–49) and young people, gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the gonococcus bacterium. This condition can have serious consequences.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of gonorrhea

  • Describe the clinical, biological, and behavioral characteristics of affected individuals

  • Promote the adoption of preventive behaviors

  • Informing the general public

  • Issue alerts in the event of an increase in the number of cases and/or clusters of cases diagnosed in the same location

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In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on gonorrhea here

25 800

people diagnosed with gonococcal infection in the private sector in 2024

36 %

an increase in the number of people diagnosed with gonococcal infection in the private sector between 2022 and 2024

71 %

Diagnoses made in the private sector in 2024 involve men

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Résistance aux antibiotiques

Antibiotic resistance

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Antibiotic resistance renders one or more antibiotics ineffective against a bacterial infection. This phenomenon can make it difficult, or even impossible, to treat certain infections.

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Sexual health

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Santé publique France focuses in particular on four areas of sexual health: sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; contraception; combating discrimination; and violence.

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VIH/sida

HIV/AIDS

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HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a sexually transmitted human retrovirus. It weakens the immune system, and if left untreated, leads to AIDS.

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