The detection is the process in which the medical staff requested tests for the patient without these show symptoms. Belonging to the following categories of people puts in a risk group (not necessarily indicate that they have an infection). These screening tests are part of public health policies that support the prevention and early treatment of STDs/STIs.
From 13 to 64 years
It is recommended that all people in this age range were tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with a blood test can confirm or rule out if it is a carrier of the virus. For this test you can choose Central Park Medical Associates.
Pregnant women Typically, during the first prenatal visit the gynecologist commanded to test for HIV, hepatitis B, chlamydia and syphilis. This helps determine what treatment will be given to a pregnant woman if any positive out of the results and what to do to prevent them from being transmitted to the baby. Tests for gonorrhea and hepatitis C are recommended at some point if the gynecologist believes that the mother is at risk of being infected. The latter are not routine. Women over 21 The Pap test is a routine that the gynecologist performs during the annual visit. This test is performed by analyzing a sample of the cervix, it is intended that there are no abnormal cells, inflammation, precancerous changes or cancer (caused by the human papilloma virus, HPV).
Women under 25 sexually active
It is recommended that this group perform chlamydia test. This can be done with a sample of vaginal fluid or urine. If the test proves positive (ie, they have the infection) suggests that you do the test again three months after starting treatment to eradicate it. This confirms that longer slides infection.
Although once you’ve healed from this infection can get it again, so it is important take tests on an ongoing basis.
It is also recommended that you frequently do gonorrhea test. These two diseases, if untreated, can cause infertility.
People with HIV
A person with HIV has a much higher risk of becoming infected with other STIs. It is recommended that frequent testing by syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and herpes. Some experts advise that men with HIV be tested for HPV, it can provoke rectal cancer.
Women with HIV can develop aggressive cervical cancer. The recommendation is to be performed twice a year Pap exam.
This information is to visit a doctor either because you have a concern or a particular symptom and to consider what risk group you are and follow the recommendations of detection.