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Sexually transmitted infections can be passed to partners in a number of ways.
You can have an infection without symptoms, so be smart, and know your status.
Protect yourself and your sexual partners.
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Julie Teter joined the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 4 years, 3 months ago -
Chrissy B posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 4 years, 4 months agoRaw data + was updated by Chrissy B.
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Chrissy B posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 4 years, 7 months agoRaw data + was updated by Chrissy B.
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Chrissy B uploaded the file: STD Awareness Month to
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 5 years agoApril is STD Awareness Month. Talk.Test.Treat.
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Chrissy B uploaded the file: Population Distribution by Age to
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 5 years, 4 months ago2017 STI data based upon the population distribution by age in Allegany County, MD.
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Alison Robinson posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 5 years, 4 months agoWhile people don’t think about it. Mosquitos are more than just a nuisance, they too can carry diseases. Zika can be sexually transmitted from a person who has Zika to his or her sex partners, even while they are not symptomatic. While we aren’t in mosquito season yet, it’s right around the corner, not to mention many Americans seek warmer…[Read more]
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 5 years, 5 months agoI noticed in your uploaded files that we are seeing increases in cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea in Allegany County. Have you noticed any increase in the number of people seeking to be tested? In your experience, what % of people seeking to be tested are having symptoms of disease, and what % is not having any symptoms at all, but are just concerned?
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Great questions! I do not believe there has been an increase in any specific population seeking testing. In my experience, about half of the individuals that present to clinic for a routine screening and test positive for chlamydia and/or gonorrhea are not having symptoms.
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I like this file, lots of helpful info.
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I just reviewed all the documents and found them useful. Now I have a question. What makes pregnant women at higher risk for STD/STI?
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The pregnant woman who has an untreated STI/STD is placing her fetus at risk. Many of these germs can pass to the baby and cause harm to the baby, and therefore pregnancy is a higher risk category. I do not know of other rationales, maybe we will hear from someone else.
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That makes sense, thanks.
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Lynn Kane joined the group
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