Choices Resource Center

STDs are listed as among the top five most frequently reported diseases in the United States. The CDC estimates that 19 million new infections occur annually, nearly half among young men and women ages 15 to 24. These infections are prevalent in many populations, causing physical and psychological consequences(CDC April 2006).

Symptoms vary from disease to disease, and some people with different infections will not express symptoms. Generally, symptoms include unusual vaginal/penile discharge, a burning sensation that accompanies urination, sores or ulcers, and pain during intercourse.

What most people are concerned with regarding STD’s is whether or not they can be cured. Bacterial infections are curable while viral STD’s are not, though there may exist treatment for symptoms.

Bacterial STDs:

• Chlamydia
• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea

Viral STDs:

• Genital Herpes
• HPV
• Hepatitis B and C
• HIV/AIDS

f you think you or your partner has an STD, you need to be tested as soon as possible so that you can be treated and stop the spread of this infection. Choices Resource Center provides free testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, two of the most common bacterial diseases that usually do not express symptoms. Please call (865) 483-0099 or email info@choicesresource.com to make an appt.