Health Department Executives are disturbed over the latest reports that demonstrate an advance in the variety of STD infections currently being reported. While the increase might not seem to be alarming to some, any increase in the number of documented cases is always coupled with a surge in unreported transmissions. While a central concern used to be a lack of readily accessible STD testing, that is no longer the case with the ever increasing number of ways that individuals can access STD testing in Phoenix. Both the state and local health departments have tried to make cost-effective testing available to people of all income levels, and confidential testing providers have also been a good source for confidential STD testing services. “Right now there appears to be a presupposition that if you aren’t demonstrating any symptoms, then you aren’t infected.” said one community official. “Nonetheless, any physician will advise you that a majority of STDs show virtually no symptoms, while the threat of spreading is just the same.” The only way to decrease this rapid growth is for all at risk people to receive regular STD testing for all major infections. If you think you are at risk, or simply don’t know, the preferred measure is to contact your local health department or search on the internet for “STD testing services” in order to identify a local medical laboratory that can assess your level of risk.

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