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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES <br />Sexually transmitted diseases contribute the greatest number <br />of cases among all communicable diseases. The rate of syphilis in <br />the county in 1987 was 0.9 per 10,000 people while the rate of <br />gonorrhea was 18.2. However, although they do contribute a <br />relatively large number of cases which are potentially <br />preventable, it is important to recognize that the rate of <br />syphilis and gonorrhea in Orange County is significantly lower <br />than that of the state (N.C.; Syphilis - 2.6; Gonorrhea - 46.6) <br />(Pocket Guide, 1989) The increasing incidence and prevalence of <br />gonorrhea, herpes and chlamydia is suggested by the increasing <br />requests for OCHD services in these areas. (See Table 12) <br />TABLE 12 <br />GONORRHEA <br />86 -87 <br />87 -88 <br />88 -89 <br />89 -90 (6 mos) <br />No. done <br />No. positive <br />1,766 <br />1,780 <br />11810 <br />870 <br />o positive <br />86 <br />4.8% <br />71 <br />4% <br />50 <br />24 <br />3% <br />2.8% <br />HERPES <br />No. done <br />No. positive <br />CHLAMYDZA <br />No.. done <br />No. positive <br />positive <br />33 <br />11 <br />29 <br />1 <br />24 <br />9 <br />359 <br />57 <br />160 <br />47 <br />11 <br />647 <br />69 <br />11% <br />Source; Orange County Health Department Clinic Data <br />16 <br />38 <br />10 <br />455 <br />55 <br />120 <br />19 <br />4 <br />