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Anyone who is sexually active and not in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected should consider getting tested for syphilis. This includes those who have engaged in unprotected sex, have multiple partners, or have a partner who has tested positive for syphilis. Pregnant women should also be tested for syphilis, as the disease can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy, according to the CDC.
Getting tested for syphilis is crucial as it can lead to serious health complications if left untreated, such as damage to the heart, brain, and other organs. Syphilis is also easily spread through sexual contact, so testing can help prevent the spread of the disease to others. Early detection and treatment can prevent these complications and stop the spread of the disease.
Clinic One Urgent Care in West Hempstead and Island MD Urgent Care/Primary Care in Hicksville are two nearby urgent care centers that provide syphilis testing. You can book same-day and next-day appointments at these clinics through Solv’s website and mobile app.
Primary care providers can also perform syphilis testing. If you have a primary care provider, consider reaching out to them about getting tested.
Some community health centers in the area may offer free or low-cost syphilis testing. It's important to check with individual centers for availability and costs.
At-home testing kits for syphilis are also available. These kits can be ordered online, used at home, and then mailed back to a lab for testing.
Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has seen a rise in syphilis cases in recent years, mirroring a national trend. According to the CDC, the rate of syphilis in Nassau County is higher than in nearby Hampshire, Worcester, Hampden, Berkshire, and Franklin Counties.
Risk factors for syphilis in Long Beach include unprotected sex, multiple sexual partners, and a partner with a positive syphilis test. The rise in syphilis cases may also be linked to increased use of dating apps, which can lead to more sexual partners and therefore increased risk of STDs.
In addition to syphilis, other STDs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and hepatitis are also prevalent in Long Beach. The rates of these STDs are also higher in Nassau County compared to nearby counties. It's important to get tested for all STDs if you are at risk, as many STDs can occur together.
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