Sexually transmitted infections in under-16s rocket
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A total of 281 children from Scotland under the age of 16 contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI) last year, according to new figures.
181 youngsters tested positive for chlamydia, while a total of 62 were diagnosed with genital warts, 13 contracted herpes and 10 picked up gonorrhoea.
STI rates have rocketed in recent years with one in seven young women and one in 10 young men contracting chlamydia. It is known as the "silent infection", as it often shows no symptoms, but if left untreated can cause infertility.
181 youngsters tested positive for chlamydia, while a total of 62 were diagnosed with genital warts, 13 contracted herpes and 10 picked up gonorrhoea.
STI rates have rocketed in recent years with one in seven young women and one in 10 young men contracting chlamydia. It is known as the "silent infection", as it often shows no symptoms, but if left untreated can cause infertility.
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