STI Testing and Treatment

STI's

Sexually transmitted infections (STI's), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STD's), pass from person-to-person through any sexual contact, including oral, anal, or vaginal sex. The only way to know if you have an STI is through testing. The Prevention Center offers testing for gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. If you have a positive or abnormal STI test results, low or no cost treatment options are available. 

STI Symptoms:

Often, STI's show no symptoms at all. If you think you may have come into contact with an STI, you should get tested. 

HIV

HIV is a virus that passes from person-to-person through unprotected sexual contact or contact with HIV-positive blood or bodily fluids. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Once you get tested, you'll know your preliminary results within 20 minutes. If you test positive for HIV, you will need ongoing medical care. The Prevention Centers personnel will assist in connecting you to care. 

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HIV Symptoms:

HIV often doesn't have any symptoms, but some people initially experience symptoms that feel like a cold, flu, or even mononucleosis (mono). These symptoms can include a fever, aches, and a sore throat.  

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an infection that passes from person-to-person through contact with hepatitis C-positive blood. The only way to know if you have hepatitis C is to get tested. If you test positive, you'll need ongoing medical care. The Prevention Centers personnel will assist in connecting you to care. 

Hepatitis C Symptoms:

Hepatitis C often doesn't have any symptoms. You should be tested for hepatitis C if you think that you have come into contact with hepatitis C.