Sexually transmitted infections, active component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2007-2016.

This report summarizes incidence rates of the five most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among active component service members of the U.S. Armed Forces during 2007-2016. Chlamydia diagnoses were the most common, followed in decreasing order of frequency by diagnoses associated with genital human papillomavirus (HPV), gonorrhea, herpes simplex virus (HSV), and syphilis. Compared to men, women had higher rates of all STIs except for syphilis. In general, compared to their respective counterparts, younger service members, non-Hispanic blacks, soldiers, and enlisted members had higher incidence rates of STIs. Rates of STIs among men were stable throughout the surveillance period except for rates of syphilis, which increased. Among women, the incidence rates for HSV, syphilis, and chlamydia were stable, but the rates of HPV and gonorrhea decreased considerably. Similarities to, and differences from, the last MSMR update on STIs are discussed.