Australian health officials reported syphilis and gonorrhea cases rose over 50 percent. They highlighted a worrying uptick in women. The rise comes on the heels of earlier warnings after 40 babies died of infections related to sexually transmitted infections. Australia is closer to its HIV target. However, gaps persist between groups. Officials did not provide further details in the reports.
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