Rising Number of STD Infections a Big Concern
Health Department Directors are troubled over recent reports that suggest an advance in the number of STD infections currently being reported. While the growth may not seem to be worrying to some, any growth in the quantity of documented instances is always coupled with a increase in unreported infections. Although a leading problem used to be a lack of readily accessible STD testing, that is no longer the case with the ever increasing number of ways that men and women can access STD testing in San Francisco. Both the state and local health departments have tried to make affordable testing available to people of all income levels, and private testing companies have also been a good source for confidential STD testing services. “Presently there appears to be a presumption that if you’re not displaying any signs, then you aren’t infected.” said one community official. “However, any expert will advise you that many STDs display virtually no symptoms, while the danger of spreading is just the same.” The only way to decrease this accelerated growth is for all at risk people to obtain regular STD testing for all major infections. If you believe you might be at risk, or simply just do not know, the preferred measure is to contact your county health department or search on the internet for “STD testing services” in order to identify a local medical laboratory that can assess your level of risk.