Responsibilites With Those Infected With An STI

Question 1

How can you get tested?

Answer 1

Ask for test from a doctor is health official, not part of a routine exam
Your doctor, health clinics, county health department, and nonprofits can help find low-cost or free testing

Question 2

What should you do if you test positive?

Answer 2

Seek medical treatment
Complete full course of medications 
Get follow-up tests
Avoid all sexual activity while being treated
Notify all past sexual partners

Question 3

What are variable with medical treatment?

Answer 3

The earlier the treatment, the better as the disease will have less effect and reduced chance of spreading
Some can be cured with antibiotics and others are managed by antivirals

Question 4

How can you complete your medication?

Answer 4

Tell doctor or pharmacist if you take other meds/have allergies
Always follow directions for dosage
Always finish you medicine
Contact doctor or pharmacist with ?

Question 5

Why have follow-up tests?

Answer 5

Verify medicine effectiveness
Detecting addiction infections
Checking for re-infections

Question 6

What are three strategies for notifying previous partners?

Answer 6

Provider referral (healthcare provider)
Self (patient) referral (yourself)
Contract referral (individual 24 partners otherwise they contact)