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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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé Publique France.

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2012 STI Survey in New Caledonia: Prevalence and Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Infections Caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Treponema pallidum

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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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