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Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is spread by sexual contact, according to the CDC. It is one of the most...
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According to the CDC, anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea, but it is most prevalent among young people aged 15-24. It's particularly important for those who have new or multiple sex partners, or a sex partner who has a sexually transmitted disease, to get tested. Pregnant women should also be tested to prevent passing the infection to their baby during childbirth.
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection that often shows no symptoms, making regular testing crucial for early detection and treatment. If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to serious health complications including pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which can cause infertility, and in men, it can lead to painful conditions in the tubes attached to the testicles, which can also lead to infertility. According to the CDC, testing is the only sure way to know if you have gonorrhea.
Urgent care and walk-in clinics offer convenient and immediate access to gonorrhea testing. One highly-rated location is the Urgent Team in nearby Maryville, TN. You can book same-day and next-day testing appointments through Solv’s website and mobile app.
Primary care providers can also provide gonorrhea testing. If you have a regular doctor, they can often provide testing as part of a routine check-up or you can request a test if you have concerns.
Community health centers often offer free or low-cost testing for gonorrhea and other STDs. These centers are an important resource for those without insurance or with limited financial means.
At-home testing kits for gonorrhea are also available. These kits provide privacy and convenience, allowing you to take the test at your own convenience and send the samples to a lab for testing.
While specific data for Alcoa is not readily available, Blount County, where Alcoa is located, has seen a steady increase in gonorrhea cases over the past few years. This trend is in line with national data from the CDC, which shows gonorrhea cases on the rise across the country.
Risk factors for gonorrhea in Alcoa are similar to those in other parts of the country. These include being sexually active, having multiple sexual partners, having a partner with an STD, and being between the ages of 15 and 24.
In addition to gonorrhea, other STDs such as chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis are also prevalent in Alcoa. As with gonorrhea, regular testing is crucial for early detection and treatment of these STDs.
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