| Gonorrhea
and Chlamydia continue to be public health problems in Westchester.
The steady progress in controlling syphilis since 1994 was offset by an
outbreak of early syphilis in 2001, particularly among men who have sex
with men (MSM). The Department of Health is aggressively controlling
the outbreak through case investigation and targeted education.
Infections caused by Chlamydia are the most common, curable and among the
most damaging of all STDs in the United States. Chlamydia is the
most commonly reported communicable disease in Westchester County.
Effective January 1, 1999, Westchester County became the first county in
New York State, except for New York City, to mandate reporting of Chlamydia.
The Department of Health is working to address this important
issue through partner notification and contact tracing.
American Social
Health Organization
Centers for Disease
Control (CDC)
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