Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
Concerned about Mpox symptoms? Learn what an Mpox lesion test involves, how fluid is collected, and when confidential STI testing may help provide clarity.
Worried about a blister or cold sore? Learn why a PCR swab of a live blister is far more accurate than a herpes blood test, and when testing may help.
Can Hepatitis A spread through intimate contact? Learn about key symptoms, causes and when confidential STI testing may provide reassurance.
Concerned about Hepatitis B after exposure? Learn when a blood test can detect infection, what the window period means, and when confidential testing may help.
Wondering why a syphilis blood test at 6 weeks is more accurate than at 2 weeks? Understand window periods and when confidential STI testing may help.
A painless, firm sore on the genitals can have several causes. Learn possible explanations, when STI testing may help, and how to get confidential results.
Concerned about Hepatitis C testing? Learn why both antibody and RNA tests are used, what results mean, and when confidential testing may help.
Worried about testing positive for syphilis years after treatment? Understand why this can happen and when confidential syphilis testing may help provide clarity.
Unsure about Hepatitis B testing? Learn the difference between surface antigen and surface antibody tests. Confidential STI testing available at STIC Clinic.
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