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Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease

Infectious disease screening and diagnostic testing in individuals may be conducted prior to conception or during pregnancy in order to verify the presence or absence of various infectious diseases and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Having an infection could be a contributing factor to infertility and may affect the outcome of an assisted reproduction attempt or can be passed along to the baby, potentially jeopardizing their health and the pregnancy.

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Sonic Healthcare USA offers comprehensive screening and diagnostic laboratory testing for infectious diseases including:

Infectious Disease Testing

  • Chlamydia
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
  • Gonorrhea
  • Hepatitis B
  • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2
  • HIV
  • Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus
  • Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma
  • Rubella
  • Syphilis (RPR)
  • Trichomonas
  • Varicella

  Testing options may vary per clinical laboratory/pathology practice

Testing for sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and infectious diseases can be based on risk factors, family or ethnic background, or other test results and are a critically important part of routine prenatal care.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Testing Recommendations1

CDC ICON2
All adults and adolescents from ages 13 to 64 should be tested at least once for HIV.
CDC ICON3
All sexually active women younger than 25 years should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year. Women 25 years and older with risk factors such as new or multiple sex partners or a sex partner who has an STD should also be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year.
CDC ICON1
All sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men should be tested:
  • At least once a year for syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Those who have multiple or anonymous partners should be tested more frequently (e.g., every 3 to 6 months).
  • At least once a year for HIV and may benefit from more frequent HIV testing (e.g., every 3 to 6 months).
  • At least once a year for hepatitis C, if living with HIV.
CDC ICON4
Anyone who engages in sexual behaviors that could place them at risk for infection or shares injection drug equipment should get tested for HIV at least once a year.

Screening information for healthcare providers can be found here

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References:

1. Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)