In late October 2021, accounts of a “flesh eating” sexually transmitted infection circulated in international media publications when it was reported that cases were on the rise in the United Kingdom. While it is true that such an STI exists, infection rates are still rare. But because donovanosis is more common in low-income nations, the science surrounding infection, transmission, and treatment remains lacking. As global health initiatives focused on eradicating HIV in the last several decades, cases of donovanosis have subsequently also largely decreased around the world. Experts recommend that a person diagnosed with donovanosis avoid contact and sexual activity until the sores are healed.

Source: Fox News October 26, 2021 23:39 UTC