What are STDs?
Common STDs and Their Causes: STDs are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, examples include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, trichomoniasis, HIV, and hepatitis A, B, and C.
Transmission and Health Risks: These infections spread through sexual contact or bodily fluids, and if untreated, can lead to serious complications like infertility, organ damage, or immune system failure.
Importance of Testing and Treatment: Early detection through STD testing enables timely treatment, reduces transmission, and helps manage symptoms supporting long-term reproductive, sexual, and overall health.
Common STDs and Their Causes
STDs are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, examples include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, trichomoniasis, HIV, and hepatitis A, B, and C.
Transmission and Health Risks
These infections spread through sexual contact or bodily fluids, and if untreated, can lead to serious complications like infertility, organ damage, or immune system failure.
Importance of Testing and Treatment
Early detection through STD testing enables timely treatment, reduces transmission, and helps manage symptoms supporting long-term reproductive, sexual, and overall health.
STD Tests
PAP Smear (Thin Prep)​
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To identify irregularities in the cervix and cervical cell changes.
HPV DNA Testing, Including HPV Digene
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Identifies high-risk HPV strains in cervical cells using advanced molecular methods to assess cancer risk.
PAP Smear (Thin Prep) and HPV DNA Testing, Including HPV Digene
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Screens for cervical abnormalities and high-risk HPV to support early cancer detection and risk evaluation.
Rapid Fingerprick HIV 1/2 test (3rd Gen)
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Uses a small blood sample to detect HIV antibodies.
Rapid Fingerprick HIV Combo Antigen / Antibody Test (4th Gen)
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Early HIV detection through identification of both HIV antibodies and p24 antigens.
Bioline Syphilis 3.0 Antibody Test
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Quick test to detect syphilis antibodies in the blood.
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