STD Rates in Desoto County, Mississippi

2023 CDC surveillance data for Desoto County, Mississippi — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

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Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 193,242
Combined
789.7
per 100K
52nd / 80
Chlamydia
568.2
per 100K • 1,098 cases
Gonorrhea
194.6
per 100K • 376 cases
Syphilis P&S
26.9
per 100K • 52 cases

Desoto County recorded a combined STD rate of 789.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 52nd of 80 counties in Mississippi. Reported infections included chlamydia at 568.2 per 100,000 (1,098 cases, 19% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 194.6 per 100,000 (376 cases, 23% below the state rate), syphilis at 26.9 per 100,000 (52 cases, 11% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Desoto County.

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Desoto County vs Mississippi Average

Infection Desoto County Mississippi Rate Difference
Chlamydia 568.2 700.9 19% below
Gonorrhea 194.6 251.1 23% below
Syphilis (P&S) 26.9 30.1 11% below

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Desoto County ranks 52nd of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 789.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Desoto County, with 1,098 cases at a rate of 568.2 per 100,000 residents.
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Data sourced from the CDC's annual STI Surveillance Report. Rates are per 100,000 population and reflect reported cases only — actual prevalence is likely higher due to undiagnosed infections. While we strive for accuracy, STDTest.com makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of this data and is not responsible for any errors or omissions. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
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