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STD testing: What's right for you?
Testing for specific STIs
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When should I be tested?
Chlamydia and gonorrhea
HIV, syphilis and hepatitis
Genital herpes
HPV
At-home STI testing
Positive test results
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When should I be tested?
Chlamydia and gonorrhea
HIV, syphilis and hepatitis
Genital herpes
HPV
At-home STI testing
Positive test results
Content
If you're having sex, especially with more than one partner, you may have questions about your risks of getting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These are infections spread mainly by contact with genitals or bodily fluids. Bacteria, viruses or parasites cause STDs, also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or venereal diseases.