In brief
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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
The disease
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. As a significant public health concern, gonorrhea is monitored by Santé publique France and is the focus of prevention and screening programs tailored to the most at-risk populations.
What We Do
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the gonococcus bacterium. The number of cases of this infection is on the rise between 2022 and 2024 among both men and women. This increase is more pronounced among men, particularly those aged 15 to 25. Unfortunately, while these...
Data
Screening services
Reimbursed screenings in the private and public sectors, excluding public hospitalizations (SNDS)
In 2024, 3.7 million people were screened at least once for gonorrhea, representing a national screening rate of 54 per 1,000 inhabitants (Figure 1).
Nearly three-quarters of...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé Publique France.
2 publications
article
Screening and Diagnosis of HIV and Three Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young People in France, 2014–2023
article
Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Mycoplasma genitalium infections among women and men aged 18–59 in mainland France: the PrévIST survey
In relation to
Antibiotic resistance
thematic dossier
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.
Sexual health
thematic dossier
Santé publique France focuses in particular on four areas of sexual health: sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; contraception; combating discrimination; and violence.
HIV/AIDS
thematic dossier
HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a sexually transmitted human retrovirus. It weakens the immune system, and if left untreated, leads to AIDS.
