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HIV/Aids Test ︳ HPV Test ︳ Syphilis Test
Tests for Genital Herpes (HSV 1&2) ︳ Chlamydia Test
Gnorrhoeae Test
$2380 for 16 Tests -Comprehensive STD Screening
Sexually transmitted diseases(STD) are a broad term to describe a disease when it is transmitted through sexual intercourse with an infected partner. This is commonly caused by 3 types of microorganisms; Bacteria, Viruses and Parasites.STD are commonly caused by 3 types of microorganisms; Bacteria, Viruses and Parasites.
Common STD include;
Syphilis,
Genital Herpes,
HPV infection,
Chlamydia,
Gonorrhoeae
HIV infection.
Most STD will not have obvious symptoms before they become serious.
Common Symptoms :
itchiness,
excretion of discharge,
genital warts,
blisters,
infection spreading to other organs,
latency period and/or weakened immunity
STD Transmission
・Sexual Contact
・Blood Transmission
・Mother-To-Child Transmission
Prevention of STD
The most effective immunity against STD is to have safe sex and to maintain a mutually monogamous relationship with your partner along with correctly applying a condom to reduce the chance of contracting STDs.
Types of STD Infection
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Bacterial Infection |
Viral Infection |
Parasitic Infection |
Fungal Infection |
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1 |
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 1 |
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✓ |
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2 |
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 2 |
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✓ |
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3 |
Treponema pallidum |
✓ |
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4 |
Syphilis |
✓ |
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5 |
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 |
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✓ |
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6 |
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 2 |
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✓ |
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7 |
Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
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✓ |
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8 |
Candida Albicans |
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✓ |
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9 |
Gardnerella vaginalis |
✓ |
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10 |
Trichomonas vaginalis |
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✓ |
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11 |
Chlamydia |
✓ |
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12 |
Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
✓ |
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13 |
Ureaplasma urealyticum |
✓ |
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14 |
Ureaplasma parvum |
✓ |
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15 |
Mycoplasma genitalium |
✓ |
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16 |
Mycoplasma hominis |
✓ |
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References
1) Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health. The Government of HKSAR
http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/content/9/24/1607.html
2) Virtual AIDS Office of Hong Kong, Department of Health. The Government of HKSAR
http://www.info.gov.hk/aids/english/surveillance/stdaids/std17q2.pdf