The CDC warns of a nationwide STD epidemic, with over 2.3 million Americans affected by chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis.

This STD test kit checks for six sexually transmitted diseases and infections: chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis C (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis and trichomoniasis.

By age 15, 25% of the women had acquired an STD, most often chlamydia. The average time between first intercourse and the first STD infection was two years. Repeated infections were common.

Testing for STDs can get you timely treatment and help your partners. The USPSTF recommends screening for STDs in persons who are at increased risk for infection, in particular, syphilis infection.

Congenital syphilis has seen a more than 1,000% increase in MS. Bacteria from the STD can move from mom to baby during ...

Some experts would recommend screening for syphilis and HIV because having one STD puts a woman at risk for others. In this case, the wet mount reveals numerous WBCs. Vaginal pH is normal (4.0).

Home testing kits have revolutionized access to STD screening. These kits allow individuals to collect samples privately at home and mail them to laboratories for testing, receiving results digitally.

Dr. Leandro Mena, director of the CDC’s Division of STD Prevention, said he would like to see at-home STD testing become as routine as home pregnancy tests.

How testing rates have been affected Due to the pandemic, around 80% of STD testing clinics were said to have been non-functional. However, most of these clinics are up and running again.

STD rates increased over the past decade with Chlamydia leading. Women have higher rates; Black Americans most affected; Southern states are hotspot.

STD testing should be available at your primary care doctor, OBGYN or any health clinic, such as an urgent care. All Volusia and Flagler county health department clinics provide free STD ...