infections
Overview of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Screening for STIs
 Screening refers to doing tests for a disease in people who do not have symptoms. Screening is best when done when The disease being screened for is relatively common People have a higher than average risk of having a disease (such as people with more than one sex partner), or in whom a disease is particularly dangerous (such as pregnant women) The screening test is easy and relatively inexpensive There is effective treatment for the disease Doctors recommend screening for STIs in people who are at increased risk for infection with Chlamydia and Other Nongonococcal Infections , 