Trichomoniasis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea are the three most prevalent, treatable STDs in the U.S. If left untreated, complications can include infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, pregnancy complications, and increased risk of HIV acquisition.
1CDC recommends:2- Annual CT/NG screening of all sexually-active women under 25 years old
- Screening of other at-risk individuals including MSM*
- Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis using NAATs^ (PCR)
- Same-day testing and treatment
1 Gaydos C, et al. Use of a Rapid Diagnostic for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae for Women in the Emergency Department Can Improve Clinical Management:Report of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Ann Emerg Med. Sept 2018.
2 St. Cyr S, Barbee L, Workowski KA, et al. Update to CDC’s Treatment Guidelines for Gonococcal Infection, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2020;69:1911–1916.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6950a6
* MSM — men who have sex with men
^ NAAT — nucleic acid amplification test