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Welcome to the TestKitLabs U.S.A Blog. — Infection rates in U.S.A

As we see from government data on syphilis rates in America are still soaring. https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1228195107/syphilis-cases-soar-in-us-cdc-says   Unfortunately many individuals show no symptoms at all of STD infections and therefore are more likely to go on and infect others. John Hopkins offers a perspective on what might be behind the recent surge in STD infections across America. https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/why-is-syphilis-spiking-in-the-us#:~:text=From%202018%20to%202022%2C%20reported,a%20rising%20share%20of%20cases. So what to do to stay safe from STIs if you are sexually active? -Avoid unprotected sex, always use barrier protection such as condoms -Avoid any sex with anyone with an unknown partner history where possible. Many STDs have a window period where...

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According to the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2022/default.htm From 2018 to 2022, reported cases of Syphilis rose 80% in the U.S This alarming trend is continuing and more testing is required by the at-risk population. If you have had unprotected sex and/or are showing any of the common symptoms its important to get tested and to avoid all sexual contact until diagnosed and treated. STD Rapid Test kits allow for affordable, fast and private testing. Testing for Syphilis is easier than ever so if in doubt, get tested!    

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With Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and Syphilis being amongst the most common sexually transmitted diseases within the U.S.A there is a good reason to be worried about the health of your last, present or next sexual partner.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced at a National STD Prevention Conference in Washington that significant infection rate increases are breaking all-time highs and that STDs are a serious health risk to the average American. You can read a CNN article referring to the announcement and its impacts here https://edition.cnn.com/2018/08/28/health/std-rates-united-states-2018-bn/index.html With little or no visible symptoms these infections can spread easily across a sexually active...

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