Counties with the highest STI rates in North Carolina
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- Chlamydia cases: 603.1 per 100K (#7 nationally, 64,525 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 249.7 per 100K (#8 nationally, 26,715 cases)
- Primary and secondary syphilis cases: 23.1 per 100K (#15 nationally, 2,473 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 249.7 per 100K (#8 nationally, 26,715 cases)
- Primary and secondary syphilis cases: 23.1 per 100K (#15 nationally, 2,473 cases)
State-level statistics
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- Chlamydia cases: 482.9 per 100K people (719 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 149.1 per 100K people (222 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.1 per 100K people (27 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 10.1 per 100K people (15 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.1 per 100K people (12 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 149.1 per 100K people (222 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.1 per 100K people (27 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 10.1 per 100K people (15 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.1 per 100K people (12 cases)
#50. Orange County
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- Chlamydia cases: 483.3 per 100K people (310 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 215.2 per 100K people (138 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 17.2 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.4 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 7.8 per 100K people (5 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 215.2 per 100K people (138 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 17.2 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.4 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 7.8 per 100K people (5 cases)
#49. Lee County
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- Chlamydia cases: 496.2 per 100K people (128 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 302.3 per 100K people (78 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 42.6 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 19.4 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 23.3 per 100K people (6 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 302.3 per 100K people (78 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 42.6 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 19.4 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 23.3 per 100K people (6 cases)
#48. Montgomery County
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- Chlamydia cases: 497.6 per 100K people (216 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 101.4 per 100K people (44 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 2.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 2.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
- Gonorrhea cases: 101.4 per 100K people (44 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 2.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 2.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
#47. Jackson County
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- Chlamydia cases: 499.5 per 100K people (1,144 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 149.8 per 100K people (343 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.3 per 100K people (42 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.6 per 100K people (22 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.7 per 100K people (20 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 149.8 per 100K people (343 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.3 per 100K people (42 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.6 per 100K people (22 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.7 per 100K people (20 cases)
#46. New Hanover County
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- Chlamydia cases: 500.2 per 100K people (5,753 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 201.0 per 100K people (2,312 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 31.1 per 100K people (358 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.1 per 100K people (197 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.0 per 100K people (161 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 201.0 per 100K people (2,312 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 31.1 per 100K people (358 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.1 per 100K people (197 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.0 per 100K people (161 case)
#45. Wake County
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- Chlamydia cases: 501.5 per 100K people (743 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 238.9 per 100K people (354 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 19.6 per 100K people (29 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.5 per 100K people (17 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.1 per 100K people (12 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 238.9 per 100K people (354 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 19.6 per 100K people (29 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.5 per 100K people (17 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.1 per 100K people (12 cases)
#44. Rowan County
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- Chlamydia cases: 501.6 per 100K people (505 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 197.7 per 100K people (199 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.9 per 100K people (19 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 10.9 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 7.9 per 100K people (8 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 197.7 per 100K people (199 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.9 per 100K people (19 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 10.9 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 7.9 per 100K people (8 cases)
#43. Craven County
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- Chlamydia cases: 530.6 per 100K people (75 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 233.4 per 100K people (33 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 0 cases
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 0 cases
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
- Gonorrhea cases: 233.4 per 100K people (33 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 0 cases
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 0 cases
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
#42. Swain County
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- Chlamydia cases: 540.4 per 100K people (335 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 296.8 per 100K people (184 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 22.6 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.7 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 4.8 per 100K people (3 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 296.8 per 100K people (184 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 22.6 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.7 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 4.8 per 100K people (3 cases)
#41. Granville County
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- Chlamydia cases: 544.2 per 100K people (321 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 179.7 per 100K people (106 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 23.7 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.9 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 11.9 per 100K people (7 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 179.7 per 100K people (106 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 23.7 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.9 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 11.9 per 100K people (7 cases)
#40. Sampson County
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- Chlamydia cases: 546.1 per 100K people (1,263 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 191.5 per 100K people (443 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.2 per 100K people (42 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.2 per 100K people (26 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 6.9 per 100K people (16 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 191.5 per 100K people (443 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.2 per 100K people (42 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.2 per 100K people (26 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 6.9 per 100K people (16 cases)
#39. Cabarrus County
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- Chlamydia cases: 562.2 per 100K people (166 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 331.9 per 100K people (98 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 16.9 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 16.9 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
- Gonorrhea cases: 331.9 per 100K people (98 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 16.9 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 16.9 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
#38. Bladen County
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- Chlamydia cases: 571.7 per 100K people (994 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 291.6 per 100K people (507 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 35.1 per 100K people (61 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 22.4 per 100K people (39 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 12.7 per 100K people (22 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 291.6 per 100K people (507 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 35.1 per 100K people (61 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 22.4 per 100K people (39 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 12.7 per 100K people (22 cases)
#37. Alamance County
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- Chlamydia cases: 577.4 per 100K people (785 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 211.8 per 100K people (288 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 33.8 per 100K people (46 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 18.4 per 100K people (25 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 15.4 per 100K people (21 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 211.8 per 100K people (288 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 33.8 per 100K people (46 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 18.4 per 100K people (25 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 15.4 per 100K people (21 case)
#36. Harnett County
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- Chlamydia cases: 591.6 per 100K people (111 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 373.1 per 100K people (70 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 21.3 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.3 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
- Gonorrhea cases: 373.1 per 100K people (70 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 21.3 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.3 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
#35. Warren County
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- Chlamydia cases: 602.4 per 100K people (123 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 298.8 per 100K people (61 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 39.2 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 24.5 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.7 per 100K people (3 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 298.8 per 100K people (61 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 39.2 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 24.5 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.7 per 100K people (3 cases)
#34. Greene County
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- Chlamydia cases: 624.7 per 100K people (255 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 320.9 per 100K people (131 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 14.7 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 12.2 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.4 per 100K people (1 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 320.9 per 100K people (131 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 14.7 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 12.2 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.4 per 100K people (1 case)
#33. Pasquotank County
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- Chlamydia cases: 641.5 per 100K people (1,481 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 325.3 per 100K people (751 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 28.6 per 100K people (66 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 14.3 per 100K people (33 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.3 per 100K people (33 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 325.3 per 100K people (751 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 28.6 per 100K people (66 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 14.3 per 100K people (33 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.3 per 100K people (33 cases)
#32. Gaston County
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- Chlamydia cases: 648.3 per 100K people (60 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 378.2 per 100K people (35 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 21.6 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.6 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
- Gonorrhea cases: 378.2 per 100K people (35 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 21.6 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.6 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
#31. Jones County
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- Chlamydia cases: 649.9 per 100K people (289 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 308.1 per 100K people (137 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 13.5 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.2 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.2 per 100K people (1 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 308.1 per 100K people (137 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 13.5 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.2 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.2 per 100K people (1 case)
#30. Beaufort County
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- Chlamydia cases: 652.8 per 100K people (327 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 343.4 per 100K people (172 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 29.9 per 100K people (15 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 12.0 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 18.0 per 100K people (9 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 343.4 per 100K people (172 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 29.9 per 100K people (15 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 12.0 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 18.0 per 100K people (9 cases)
#29. Columbus County
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- Chlamydia cases: 655.9 per 100K people (90 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 342.5 per 100K people (47 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 7.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 7.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
- Gonorrhea cases: 342.5 per 100K people (47 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 7.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 7.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
#28. Chowan County
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- Chlamydia cases: 661.9 per 100K people (259 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 347.6 per 100K people (136 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 35.8 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.9 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 17.9 per 100K people (7 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 347.6 per 100K people (136 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 35.8 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.9 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 17.9 per 100K people (7 cases)
#27. Person County
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- Chlamydia cases: 674.0 per 100K people (327 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 230.9 per 100K people (112 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 16.5 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 8.2 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.2 per 100K people (4 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 230.9 per 100K people (112 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 16.5 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 8.2 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.2 per 100K people (4 cases)
#26. Duplin County
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- Chlamydia cases: 703.3 per 100K people (153 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 275.8 per 100K people (60 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 9.2 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.2 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
- Gonorrhea cases: 275.8 per 100K people (60 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 9.2 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.2 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases
#25. Martin County
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- Chlamydia cases: 714.4 per 100K people (717 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 306.9 per 100K people (308 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 31.9 per 100K people (32 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.9 per 100K people (22 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 10.0 per 100K people (10 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 306.9 per 100K people (308 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 31.9 per 100K people (32 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.9 per 100K people (22 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 10.0 per 100K people (10 cases)
#24. Cleveland County
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- Chlamydia cases: 735.3 per 100K people (2,398 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 320.4 per 100K people (1,045 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 59.5 per 100K people (194 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 39.9 per 100K people (130 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 19.6 per 100K people (64 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 320.4 per 100K people (1,045 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 59.5 per 100K people (194 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 39.9 per 100K people (130 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 19.6 per 100K people (64 cases)
#23. Durham County
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- Chlamydia cases: 740.7 per 100K people (705 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 460.2 per 100K people (438 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 33.6 per 100K people (32 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 15.8 per 100K people (15 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 17.9 per 100K people (17 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 460.2 per 100K people (438 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 33.6 per 100K people (32 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 15.8 per 100K people (15 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 17.9 per 100K people (17 cases)
#22. Nash County
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- Chlamydia cases: 745.5 per 100K people (2,874 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 388.6 per 100K people (1,498 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 30.1 per 100K people (116 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 20.8 per 100K people (80 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.3 per 100K people (36 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 388.6 per 100K people (1,498 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 30.1 per 100K people (116 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 20.8 per 100K people (80 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.3 per 100K people (36 cases)
#21. Forsyth County
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- Chlamydia cases: 771.2 per 100K people (135 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 474.2 per 100K people (83 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 17.1 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 5.7 per 100K people (1 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 474.2 per 100K people (83 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 17.1 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 5.7 per 100K people (1 case)
#20. Bertie County
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- Chlamydia cases: 777.6 per 100K people (4,218 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 426.1 per 100K people (2,311 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 50.7 per 100K people (275 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 30.1 per 100K people (163 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 20.6 per 100K people (112 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 426.1 per 100K people (2,311 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 50.7 per 100K people (275 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 30.1 per 100K people (163 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 20.6 per 100K people (112 cases)
#19. Guilford County
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- Chlamydia cases: 830.2 per 100K people (970 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 313.3 per 100K people (366 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 21.4 per 100K people (25 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 12.8 per 100K people (15 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.6 per 100K people (10 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 313.3 per 100K people (366 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 21.4 per 100K people (25 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 12.8 per 100K people (15 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.6 per 100K people (10 cases)
#18. Wayne County
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- Chlamydia cases: 835.5 per 100K people (91 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 449.9 per 100K people (49 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 27.5 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 18.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.2 per 100K people (1 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 449.9 per 100K people (49 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 27.5 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 18.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.2 per 100K people (1 case)
#17. Washington County
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- Chlamydia cases: 852.4 per 100K people (146 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 362.0 per 100K people (62 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 29.2 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.5 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 11.7 per 100K people (2 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 362.0 per 100K people (62 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 29.2 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.5 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 11.7 per 100K people (2 cases)
#16. Northampton County
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- Chlamydia cases: 855.0 per 100K people (9,596 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 408.5 per 100K people (4,585 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 63.6 per 100K people (714 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 32.8 per 100K people (368 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 30.8 per 100K people (346 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 408.5 per 100K people (4,585 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 63.6 per 100K people (714 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 32.8 per 100K people (368 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 30.8 per 100K people (346 cases)
#15. Mecklenburg County
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- Chlamydia cases: 874.1 per 100K people (186 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 343.1 per 100K people (73 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 14.1 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 4.7 per 100K people (1 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 343.1 per 100K people (73 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 14.1 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 4.7 per 100K people (1 case)
#14. Hertford County
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- Chlamydia cases: 877.0 per 100K people (1,808 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 240.6 per 100K people (496 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 13.1 per 100K people (27 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 5.8 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 7.3 per 100K people (15 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 240.6 per 100K people (496 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 13.1 per 100K people (27 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 5.8 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 7.3 per 100K people (15 cases)
#13. Onslow County
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- Chlamydia cases: 894.3 per 100K people (475 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 363.4 per 100K people (193 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 43.3 per 100K people (23 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 22.6 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 20.7 per 100K people (11 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 363.4 per 100K people (193 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 43.3 per 100K people (23 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 22.6 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 20.7 per 100K people (11 case)
#12. Hoke County
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- Chlamydia cases: 924.5 per 100K people (395 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 522.0 per 100K people (223 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 42.1 per 100K people (18 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 28.1 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.0 per 100K people (6 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 522.0 per 100K people (223 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 42.1 per 100K people (18 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 28.1 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.0 per 100K people (6 cases)
#11. Richmond County
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- Chlamydia cases: 926.8 per 100K people (507 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 477.1 per 100K people (261 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 25.6 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 16.5 per 100K people (9 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.1 per 100K people (5 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 477.1 per 100K people (261 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 25.6 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 16.5 per 100K people (9 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.1 per 100K people (5 cases)
#10. Lenoir County
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- Chlamydia cases: 928.1 per 100K people (448 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 538.6 per 100K people (260 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 39.4 per 100K people (19 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 24.9 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.5 per 100K people (7 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 538.6 per 100K people (260 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 39.4 per 100K people (19 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 24.9 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.5 per 100K people (7 cases)
#9. Halifax County
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- Chlamydia cases: 932.0 per 100K people (319 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 467.5 per 100K people (160 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 23.4 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.5 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 5.8 per 100K people (2 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 467.5 per 100K people (160 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 23.4 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 17.5 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 5.8 per 100K people (2 cases)
#8. Scotland County
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- Chlamydia cases: 938.3 per 100K people (207 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 466.9 per 100K people (103 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 36.3 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 18.1 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 18.1 per 100K people (4 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 466.9 per 100K people (103 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 36.3 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 18.1 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 18.1 per 100K people (4 cases)
#7. Anson County
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- Chlamydia cases: 1,000.4 per 100K people (422 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 609.2 per 100K people (257 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 30.8 per 100K people (13 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.3 per 100K people (9 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.5 per 100K people (4 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 609.2 per 100K people (257 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 30.8 per 100K people (13 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.3 per 100K people (9 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.5 per 100K people (4 cases)
#6. Vance County
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- Chlamydia cases: 1,073.9 per 100K people (1,849 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 488.5 per 100K people (841 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 34.8 per 100K people (60 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.5 per 100K people (37 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 13.4 per 100K people (23 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 488.5 per 100K people (841 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 34.8 per 100K people (60 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 21.5 per 100K people (37 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 13.4 per 100K people (23 cases)
#5. Pitt County
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- Chlamydia cases: 1,088.3 per 100K people (1,266 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 633.6 per 100K people (737 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 44.7 per 100K people (52 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 20.6 per 100K people (24 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 24.1 per 100K people (28 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 633.6 per 100K people (737 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 44.7 per 100K people (52 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 20.6 per 100K people (24 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 24.1 per 100K people (28 cases)
#4. Robeson County
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- Chlamydia cases: 1,128.0 per 100K people (884 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 538.5 per 100K people (422 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 61.2 per 100K people (48 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 25.5 per 100K people (20 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 35.7 per 100K people (28 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 538.5 per 100K people (422 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 61.2 per 100K people (48 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 25.5 per 100K people (20 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 35.7 per 100K people (28 cases)
#3. Wilson County
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- Chlamydia cases: 1,230.4 per 100K people (595 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 711.3 per 100K people (344 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 45.5 per 100K people (22 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 24.8 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 20.7 per 100K people (10 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 711.3 per 100K people (344 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 45.5 per 100K people (22 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 24.8 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 20.7 per 100K people (10 cases)
#2. Edgecombe County
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- Chlamydia cases: 1,260.2 per 100K people (4,228 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 584.2 per 100K people (1,960 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 54.2 per 100K people (182 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 32.5 per 100K people (109 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 21.8 per 100K people (73 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 584.2 per 100K people (1,960 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 54.2 per 100K people (182 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 32.5 per 100K people (109 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 21.8 per 100K people (73 cases)
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 49 states.
#1. Cumberland County
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