Oral gonorrhoea on the rise among young heterosexuals in Ireland, study finds

Condom use can reduce the risk of catching an STI. Stock image. Photo: PA

Eilish O'Regan

Oral gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) of the throat, has increased among young heterosexuals in Ireland, a new study has shown.

The study looked at the whole of the island between November 2023 and March last year, with results of home STI testing kits examined.