Australian health officials reported gonorrhea and syphilis cases climbed over 50 percent. They flagged a worrying rise in women. The rise follows earlier warnings after 40 babies died from infections tied to sexually transmitted diseases. Australia is nearer to the HIV target. But disparities remain across groups. Officials did not offer additional details in their reports.
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