STD Testing Peace of Mind Level II
This convenient STD package makes testing easy. It combines the STD screening from the Level 1 package: herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, syphilis, hepatitis B and HIV with several other STD tests. The Health Testing Centers̢ Level 2 test includes a urine test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. It also includes the blood test for Hepatitis C.
HIV
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. People become infected through unprotected sex, sharing contaminated needles, and breast milk.
Hepatitis B
This contagious disease can affected people differently. Some may experience mild forms of the illness that lasts for a few weeks, or suffer from the illness for the rest of their lives. People can become infected with Hepatitis B by using needles of an infected person or through sexual contact.
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (IgG)
Herpes is caused by two forms for the herpes simplex virus, herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). The Health Testing Centers Level 1 STD test can detect both. HSV-1 causes oral herpes. Typically, this form or herpes is found on the lips and mouth. Herpes simplex 2 virus causes genital herpes. The virus is contracted through contact with an open sore or body fluid of an infected individual.
Syphilis
Syphilis is transmitted through anal, vaginal and oral sex. Syphilis has many symptoms, most of which cannot be distinguished from other diseases. Syphilis is treatable with antibiotics. If syphilis is not diagnosed, will remain untreated. Syphilis can cause irreversible damage to the brain, nerves and bones. In some situations it can cause death.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases. It transmitted through unprotected sex. Because chlamydia does not have any visible symptoms, people can have this disease and not know it. Chlamydia is treatable with antibiotics.Gonorrhea
This STD is transmitted through unprotected anal, vaginal and oral sex. Symptoms include burning sensation while urinating, sores and skin lesions. Gonorrhea is treatable with antibiotics. However, there are some strains that are resistant to drugs.
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