David Emberling

Health Department Officers are disturbed over recent reports that demonstrate an increase in the volume of STD infections currently being reported. While the increase may not seem to be alarming to some, any escalation in the number of recorded cases is often associated with a rise in unreported infections. Although a central issue was once a lack of easily available STD testing, that is no longer the case with the ever increasing number of ways that men and women can access STD testing in Houston. Both the county and local health departments have tried to make cost-effective testing accessible to people of all income levels, and confidential testing providers have also been a good source for confidential STD testing services. “Presently there appears to be a presupposition that if you’re not demonstrating any signs, then you are not infected.” said one area official. “Nonetheless, any medical professional will tell you that most STDs display little to no symptoms, even though the danger of spreading is just the same.” The only way to curtail this rapid growth is for all at risk individuals to obtain regular STD testing for all major infections. If you feel you are at risk, or simply just do not know, the right measure is to call your county health department or explore on the internet for “STD testing services” in order to identify a local medical laboratory that can assess your level of risk.