Gonorrhea – A common STI that can infect any sexually active person. Routine testing is important because a person may not have any symptoms of the infection. Gonorrhea is treatable, and if left untreated it may cause complications.

Chlamydia – A common STI that can infect any sexually active person. Routine testing is important because a person may not have any symptoms of the infection. Chlamydia is treatable, and if left untreated it can make it difficult to become pregnant.

HIV – HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV can be transmitted through sexual contact or through sharing needles, syringes, or other injectable drug equipment. All sexually active adults and adolescents ages 13-64 should be tested for HIV at least once.

Syphilis – Can have very serious complications if not treated, but is easily treated and cured. Congenital syphilis (CS) occurs when syphilis passes to babies during pregnancy.

Trichomoniasis – A common STI that can infect any sexually active person. Women may experience vaginal symptoms while men may not have any symptoms.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Nearly all sexually active men and women get HPV in their lifetime. Most of the time it goes away on its own, but when it doesn’t it can cause serious health problems. HPV vaccine is recommended primarily before a person is sexually active. HPV testing is only available for women age 30 and over with their pap smear.

Herpes – About one of every six people age 14-49 in the United States has Genital Herpes. It can be spread through vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone with the disease even if there are no physical signs of it.

NCHD currently offers Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV and Syphilis testing, along with treatment for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia.

If you test positive for HIV or Syphilis we will refer you to a treatment provider.

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What’s the Difference Between an STI and an STD?
You might hear the terms STI and STD – and they’re often used to mean the same thing. But here’s a simple way to understand the difference:
STI stands for sexually transmitted infection. This means a virus, bacteria, or parasite was passed from one person to another during sexual contact – but it might not cause any symptoms.
STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. This happens when the infection leads to signs or symptoms of illness.
These days, health professionals mostly use the term STI, because not all infections cause symptoms, and early treatment can stop them from turning into a disease. Still, you might see STD on some materials or websites.