A new sexually transmitted and antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea, dubbed a “sex superbug,” has scientists and analysts worried that the bacteria's effects could match those of AIDS.

The new gonorrhea strain, HO41, has been found in Hawaii, California and Norway, reports CNBC on May 6.

"This might be a lot worse than AIDS in the short run because the bacteria is more aggressive and will affect more people quickly," said Alan Christianson, a doctor of naturopathic medicine.

Worldwide, nearly 30 million people have died from AIDS. Christianson believes the effect of the gonorrhea bacteria is more direct.

"Getting gonorrhea from this strain might put someone into septic shock and death in a matter of days," Christianson said. "This is very dangerous."

"It's an emergency situation," said William Smith, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors. "As time moves on, it's getting more hazardous."

Because it’s antibiotic resistant, the strain has been placed in the superbug category with other resistant bacteria, such as MRSA and CRE. Superbugs like these have a 50 percent mortality rate, and nearly one in 20 hospital patients become infected with one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Though no deaths from HO41 have been reported, efforts to combat it must continue, Smith said.

"We have to keep beating the drum on this," he said. "The potential for disaster is great."

"We're open to any channel for the return of cultural relics," Song said.

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Gonorrhea is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact. Untreated, the disease can cause a number of health complications in women, including infertility. In men, the disease can be very painful and lead to sterility. It can also trigger other life-threatening illnesses, including heart infections.

In a briefing on Capitol Hill last week, Smith urged Congress to target nearly $54 million in immediate funding to help find an antibiotic for HO41 and to conduct an education and public awareness campaign.

"I'm hopeful we'll get the additional funds, but I can't say for sure," Smith said. "What I do know is we don't have the resources to fight this as it stands now."

"This is a disaster just waiting to happen," Christianson said. "It's time to do something about it before it explodes. "These superbugs, including the gonorrhea strain, are a health threat. We need to move now before it gets out of hand."

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据外媒报道，“超级淋病病毒” 现身全球多地，传染性或超过艾滋病。美国卫生部官员近日警告称已经在夏威夷发现两例“超级淋病”患者，这种病毒的传染性可能会超过艾滋病。

医生阿兰·克里斯蒂安森称，“这种病毒一旦传染起来，其后果可能比艾滋病还要糟糕。它们的侵略性相当强，能在短时间内感染更多的人，感染者可能会在短短几天内出现脓毒性休克症状，甚至死亡。”

据悉，“超级淋病病毒”的代号为H041，2011年首次发现于日本，美国和挪威等地也相继出现感染者。美国地区首例感染的患者是一位夏威夷的年轻女性，发现于2011年5月。目前美国疾病控制和预防中心已提请国会出资5000万美元针对该病毒寻找新的抗生素。

根据美国卫生部官员彼得·怀缇希尔的介绍，目前卫生部已派研究组前往夏威夷地区对“超级淋病病毒”进行深入调查和研究，而医生则警告称该病毒的传染性可能比艾滋病还要高。“这种病毒一旦传染起来，其后果可能比艾滋病还要糟糕。它们的侵略性相当强，能在短时间内感染更多的人，”