STD Profile

Sexually transmitted infections (STI), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or venereal diseases (VD), are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex. Many times STIs initially do not cause symptoms. This results in a greater risk of passing the disease on to others. Symptoms and signs of disease may include vaginal discharge, penile discharge, ulcers on or around the genitals, and pelvic pain. STIs can be transmitted to an infant before or during childbirth and may result in poor outcomes for the baby. Some STIs may cause problems with the ability to get pregnant.

More than 30 different bacteria, viruses, and parasites can be transmitted through sexual activity. Bacterial STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Viral STIs include genital herpes, HIV/AIDS, and genital warts. Parasitic STIs include trichomoniasis. While usually spread by sex, some STIs can be spread by non-sexual contact with donor tissue, blood, breastfeeding, or during childbirth. STI diagnostic tests are usually easily available in the developed world, but this is often not the case in the developing world.

The most effective way of preventing STIs is by not having sex. Some vaccinations may also decrease the risk of certain infections including hepatitis B and some types of HPV. Safer sex practices such as use of condoms, having a smaller number of sexual partners, and being in a relationship where each person only has sex with the other also decreases the risk. Circumcision in males may be effective to prevent some infections. During school, comprehensive sex education may also be useful. Most STIs are treatable or curable. Of the most common infections, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis are curable, while herpes, hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, and HPV are treatable but not curable. Resistance to certain antibiotics is developing among some organisms such as gonorrhea.

WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD GET TESTED FOR STDS? 

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• If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health.
• If you have symptoms of an STD, it's important to be tested. Some common symptoms of STDs include sores on the genitals, discharge from the penis or vagina, itching, and burning during urination.
• Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly called STDs, are diseases that are spread by having sex with someone who has an STD. You can get a sexually transmitted disease from sexual activity that involves the mouth, anus, vagina, or penis.

AVAILABLE STD PANELS OPTIONS AT BIOSYTECH

STD Profile 15:

• HPV-Human Papilloma Virus (PCR)
• Ureaplasma Urealyticum (PCR)
• Ureaplasma Parvum (PCR)
• Mycoplasma Hominis (PCR)
• Mycoplasma Genitalium (PCR)
• Neisseria Gonorrhoea (PCR)
• Chlamydia Trachomatis (PCR)
• Herpes I (PCR)
• Herpes II (PCR)
• Gardenerella Vaginalis (PCR)
• Triponema Pallidum (PCR)
• Trichomonas Vaginalis (PCR)
• HIV I & II P24 Antigen
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis B
• TPHA

STD Profile 11:

• Ureaplasma Urealyticum (PCR)
• Ureaplasma Parvum (PCR)
• Mycoplasma Hominis (PCR)
• Mycoplasma Genitalium (PCR)
• Neisseria Gonorrhoea (PCR)
• Chlamydia Trachomatis (PCR)
• Herpes I (PCR)
• Herpes II (PCR)
• Gardenerella Vaginalis (PCR)
• Triponema Pallidum (PCR)
• Trichomonas Vaginalis (PCR)

STD Profile 7:

• Ureaplasma Genitalium (PCR)
• Mycoplasma Genitalium (PCR)
• Neisseria Gonorrhoea (PCR)
• Chlamydia Trachomatis (PCR)
• Herpes I (PCR)
• Herpes II (PCR)
• Gardenerella Vaginalis (PCR)
• Trichomonas Vaginalis (PCR)