Page 40 - Direct To ConsumerFINAL3.25

Conclusion
STD testing plays a crucial role in maintaining sexual health and preventing the spread of infections. By raising awareness, promoting open communication, and making testing accessible, we can lessen the negative impact of STDs and ensure a healthier future for all.
Sources:
1. World Health Organization. (2019). Sexually transmitted infections
(STIs). Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/sexually-
transmitted-infections-(stis)
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). Chlamydia - CDC
Fact Sheet. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-
chlamydia.htm
3. Ibid.
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017). Syphilis - CDC
Fact Sheet. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). STDs during
Pregnancy - CDC Fact Sheet. Retrieved from
https://www.cdc.gov/std/pregnancy/stdfact-pregnancy.htm
40