What is STD Panel

What does the STD Panel Cover?

STD Panel covers 5 Parameters namely:

1. HIV
2. HBV
3. HCV
4. Syphilis

What is the cost of the STD Panel?

STD Panel costs 1000 Rs

How common are STDs?

Every year, around 20 million new STD infections occur. About half of them happen to people ages 15 to 24. Gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis are the most commonly discussed STDs and syphilis in pregnancy may lead to congenital syphilis if left untreated.

Is an STD contagious?

Yes, if you have an STD, you can pass it on through contact. That's why it's important to see a healthcare provider and get treatment right away. Once the STD goes away, you can resume your life. You don't have to worry about passing an STD through casual contact. Shaking hands or sharing a bathroom won't lead to STDs.

Can STDs be cured?

Many STDs can be cured. But some, like HIV, require lifelong care and treatment. And you can get an STD again. If you engage in risky behaviour (multiple partners, not using condoms), you risk getting re-infected.

Do STDs cause complications?

STDs can cause lifelong complications if left untreated. Untreated HIV can lead to AIDS, which can be fatal. Untreated syphilis can progress to damage your organs and nervous system and infect an unborn child.

STD complications for women and anyone assigned female at birth include:

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Ectopic pregnancy

Infertility

Chronic pelvic pain

In men and people assigned male at birth, untreated STDs can lead to:

Infections in the urethra

Swollen, sore testicles

What causes an STD?

STDs develop when various bacteria, viruses or parasites infect your body. People share these microorganisms through bodily fluids. STDs like syphilis can be transmitted to an unborn child Some STDs may be present in infected blood. People who share infected drug needles can pass on STDs.