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Chlamydia, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, remains one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. Recent data indicates a concerning upward trend in global chlamydia rates.  In Europe, the situation mirrors this increase. Norway reported a chlamydia rate of 445.2 per 100,000 people in 2022, up from 358.8 in 2021. Similarly, Sweden's rate was 282.6 per 100,000 in 2022, reflecting a consistent rise over recent years. World Population Review     Several factors contribute to this increase. Enhanced screening and diagnostic methods have led to higher detection rates, revealing the true extent of the infection. However, behavioral...

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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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Syphilis infections are rising

What is Syphilis?

Syphilis is a  serious bacterial infection passed through contact with an infected individual. Treponema pallidum is the bacteria that cause syphilis.

Syphilis infections are rising

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The U.S is going through decade of increased syphilis infection rates. What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a  serious bacterial infection passed through contact with an infected individual. Treponema pallidum is the bacteria that cause syphilis. Often spread through sexual contact it can also be spread from surface to person, i.e. from a toilet seat recently used by an infected individual. A syphilis infection is a serious health risk and can cause harm to unborn children and can be a life threating illness in adults if left untreated, What are the signs/symptoms of Syphilis? Do I have Syphilis? Syphilis develops in 3 stages. The 1st...

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Supplying Medical Centers Wholesale Testing Kits

The convenience of STD rapid test kits with near-instant results holds great appeal for many testing centres.

Supplying Medical Centers Wholesale T...

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The convenience of STD rapid test kits with near-instant results holds great appeal for many testing centres. Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Hepatitis B and Syphilis can all be tested on-site and results are given to testing patients within a few minutes. This reduces the cost of blood labs as well as the delays. We supply wholesale quantities starting at only 50 units making instant testing a very accessible testing method for small-sized medical practices.

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Generally to do an at-home STD test for Chlamydia you have two options. Firstly you can purchase the sample collection material from a laboratory and then collect the specimen yourself and send it to the laboratory. They will test it and contact you with the results. The second option is to purchase a home std test kit for Chlamydia that allows self-testing and includes a test cartridge that reads the sample and shows you the STD test results within munites. TestKitLabs sells self-testing rapid STDtest kits. After collecting a sample from the infected area using a cotton swab the sample is...

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