St. James's Hospital Has Issued A Warning About An 'Outbreak Of Gonnorrhoea' This Christmas
Ahead of the festive season, St. James's Hospital has issued a warning about the consequences of unprotected sex and encouraging people to act responsibly this Christmas.
The GUIDE (Department of Genito Urinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases) Clinic at the hospital, which is the largest free STI and Infectious Disease service in Ireland, says that 'the combination of Christmas cheer and high alcohol consumption can often lead to risky sexual behaviour and the unwanted gift of an Sexually Transmitted Infection.'
Traditionally, Ireland records the greatest increases in STI detections between January and March, a fact which Dr. Dominic Rowley puts down to sexual activity over the festive holiday period.
The consultant in sexual health and HIV at the clinic believes that dating apps play a large role in the spread of infectious diseases. He said: