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STD Testing in Thermopolis, WY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis in Hot Springs County is reported about 36% more often than the U.S. average. For STI testing in Thermopolis, Wyoming, whether you're starting a new relationship or maintaining ongoing care, consider both community and public clinics, which may be low-cost or free, and private labs, which typically offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. The options below cover all these testing types.

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STD testing near Thermopolis, WY

7 testing options are listed for Thermopolis, WY. The nearest, Hot Springs County Public Health Nursing, is about 0.3 miles away. Compare 4 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Closest to you 0.3 miles

Hot Springs County Public Health Nursing

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Hot Springs County Public Health Nursing in Thermopolis runs on a sliding-scale fee structure open to anyone, with Medicaid accepted alongside standard billing. Appointments are required, and the panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
117 North 4th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 0.8 miles

Hot Springs Health

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis requires an appointment and covers the standard bacterial and viral panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and more) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and vaccines for HPV and hepatitis A and B.

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Substance-Use Treatment Runs Parallel to STI Care

Without both services in one place, a patient managing a substance-use issue alongside an STI diagnosis faces two separate treatment tracks, two sets of appointments, and the real chance one goes unaddressed. Hot Springs Health holds both, substance-use treatment and STI care run concurrently, so neither falls through while the other is being handled.

The Panel Extends to Herpes and Hepatitis

The typical STI clinic tests for the bacterial standard (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) and HIV, then stops. Hot Springs Health runs further: herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all on the panel, covering infections that frequently go undetected simply because they weren't offered.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
120 North C Avenue, Thermopolis, WY 82443
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Most reviewed 28.4 miles

Banner Health

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews

Banner Health in Worland runs its STI panel through an appointment-based model that covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. With same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections. Fees are charged on a sliding scale, and insurance is accepted.

Tests & treats
Address
1405 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Best for free testing 28.7 miles

Washakie County Public Health Nursing

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Washakie County Public Health Nursing, Worland's public health department, folds STI care into its broader community health mission: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit bacterial treatment, by appointment, all at no fee.

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Zero-Cost Care for Anyone Walking In

Without a regular provider or private insurance, tracking down affordable STI care in a rural county can dead-end fast. Washakie County Public Health Nursing carries no fee for any of its services (testing, treatment, vaccines) so the total owed after an appointment is nothing, regardless of how you pay for healthcare elsewhere.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Added to the Panel

For anyone whose work, housing situation, or health history puts hepatitis on the radar alongside bacterial STIs, this clinic's panel covers hepatitis A, B, and C testing in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Meaning a single appointment in Worland handles the full picture without splitting care across multiple visits.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1007 Robertson Avenue, Worland, WY 82401
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
940 East 3rd Street, Casper, WY 110.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Broad Reach Health Wellness

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
1988 East 1st Street, Casper, WY 111.0 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2900 12th Avenue North, Billings, MT 149.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Thermopolis, WY

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

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At-home STD testing in Thermopolis, WY

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Thermopolis, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Thermopolis, WY

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Hot Springs County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • HOT Springs Health

    150 East Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Thermopolis. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Thermopolis, WY who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 23 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Thermopolis. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Thermopolis, WY

No pharmacy near Thermopolis, WY publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Thermopolis, WY.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Thermopolis, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Hot Springs County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hot Springs County, the county that includes Thermopolis, compare with Wyoming and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 23 Wyoming counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 52% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Hot Springs County vs Wyoming vs U.S.

Hot Springs County Wyoming U.S. ▲▼ = Hot Springs County vs the state average
Infection Hot Springs County Wyoming United States
Chlamydia
278.9 13 cases ▼ 11%
313.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
42.9 2 cases ▲ 1%
42.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
21.5 1 cases ▲ 877%
2.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 1.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 5.1 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Hot Springs County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 16% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hot Springs County, chlamydia has risen from 21.6 to 278.9 per 100,000 (1191%), gonorrhea has held roughly steady from 42.9 to 42.9 per 100,000, and P&S syphilis has fallen from 21.8 to 21.5 per 100,000 (1%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Thermopolis, WY

Adults uninsured
10.2%
No routine checkup
26.2%
Binge drinking
13%
Frequent mental distress
15%
Depression
21.1%
Below poverty line
13.8%
Primary-care ratio
919 : 1
Hot Springs County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 19th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Hot Springs County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hot Springs County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
99

Hot Springs County HIV care continuum (2023)

Hot Springs County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 4.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Hot Springs County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Thermopolis, WY

Oil and gas work still shapes the rhythm of life in Thermopolis, and so does the steadier pull of tourism drawn by Hot Springs State Park. Both kinds of employment bring people through town with different schedules and different reasons to think about their health. Routine STI screening fits into that landscape, not as a crisis response, but as the kind of preventive care that fits alongside an annual checkup. The testing available in and around Thermopolis is listed on this page, and clinics here understand that confidentiality matters most when someone is figuring out what they need to know about their own body. Many residents here are homeowners who've built lives in place, and many others are younger, in their late teens through their thirties, for whom a quiet, straightforward visit to get screened is part of ordinary self-care.

The community's character is comfortable and stable, which can sometimes make people hesitant to walk into a waiting room. Clinics serving Thermopolis have adapted to that reality: they know their patients by name, and they treat testing as routine rather than remarkable. Whether someone works the seasonal rhythms of the hospitality sector or maintains a longer professional tie to the region, access to discreet screening without judgment is a practical necessity. The providers on this page have built their practice around that principle.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Thermopolis, WY

Walkability 7.74 / 20 · Below average

At 7.74/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Thermopolis generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 7 STD & STI testing locations in Thermopolis, Wyoming, EasySTD

ZIP 82443 snapshot

Residents
4,534
Median age
45
Median income
$67,869

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 82443 area around Thermopolis: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Thermopolis alone.

Thermopolis sits in Hot Springs County, ZIP 82443. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Thermopolis Post Office
  • Hot Springs State Park
  • Alex Halone House
  • T Hill
  • Round Top
  • Monument Hill

Major routes

  • North 6th Street
  • WY 120 (Broadway Street)
  • South 6th Street
  • Park Street
  • Shoshoni Street

Reference

STD testing in Thermopolis, WY: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Hot Springs County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Wyoming law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Thermopolis-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Thermopolis often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Wyoming

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Wyoming law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Wyoming, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Wyoming permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Wyoming

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Thermopolis, WY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Thermopolis, WY?

There are 4 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Thermopolis, WY?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Thermopolis, WY without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Thermopolis, WY?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Hot Springs County?

Hot Springs County reported ~279 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Wyoming average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Wyoming without a parent?

In Wyoming, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

How long do results take near Thermopolis, WY?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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