Sexually transmitted disease tests in Barranquilla, Colombia

What does an STI screening include?

Usually HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C in blood, and chlamydia and gonorrhea in urine or a swab sample. Depending on the case, trichomonas, herpes, mycoplasma or HPV may also be tested.

Why get tested without symptoms?

Many sexually transmitted infections cause no symptoms for months or years, but they can still spread and lead to complications such as infertility, chronic pelvic pain or pregnancy problems. Early detection allows treatment, and most can be cured or controlled.

When should you get screened?

With a new partner or multiple partners, after condomless sex, if your partner has an infection, with symptoms such as abnormal discharge, burning when urinating, sores or genital warts, and during pregnancy.

What if a test is positive?

Complete the full treatment prescribed by your doctor, tell your sexual partners so they can be tested too, and avoid sex until treatment is finished. A general practitioner, gynecologist, urologist, dermatologist or infectious disease specialist can help.

Find where to get STI testing

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