There are also significant levels of syphilis and chlamydia in Manchester and other major centres.
"People must understand that unprotected sex is a lottery and a gamble that is not worth taking."
Safer sex plea
Dr. Penny Cook, Senior Lecturer in Communicable Diseases at John Moores, who compiled the latest figures, added: "A significant number of people are continuing to ignore the advice about safe sex.
"These risks are unnecessary when STIs can be prevented by simply wearing a condom during sex whoever you are, whoever you're with and wherever you are."
In light of the upcoming parties, thought id remind everyone out there to PRACTICE SAFE SEX!!!!