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Increasing Access To Sti Services In The Medicaid Program, Naomi Seiler, Katie Horton, Darla Bishop, Madina Adil, Claire Heyison
Increasing Access To Sti Services In The Medicaid Program, Naomi Seiler, Katie Horton, Darla Bishop, Madina Adil, Claire Heyison
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The United States is undergoing an epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. All three bacterial infections are detectable and treatable, yet they often go diagnosed. Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to serious pelvic infections and infertility; untreated syphilis can result in severe complications, including death. Congenital syphilis is increasing as well, with a concurrent rise in stillbirth and newborn deaths.
Increased resources and heightened attention are urgently needed to supplement the work of the public health infrastructure, for which STI funding has remained stagnant for two decades. Fortunately, the Medicaid program is well situated …