Growing Number of STD Cases in Las Vegas a Rising Concern
Growing Number of STD Cases in Las Vegas a Rising Concern
Health Department Officials in Las Vegas are worried over recent reports that demonstrate an increase in the number of STD infections being reported. While the growth may not seem to be alarming to some, any growth in the number of reported cases is always coupled with a rise in unreported infections.
“Whereas a central issue used to be a lack of readily available STD testing, that is no longer the case with the escalating number of ways that people can obtain STD testing in Las Vegas. Both the county and local health departments have attempted to make cost-effective testing available to people of all income levels, and confidential testing companies have also been a good source for confidential STD testing services.”
“There appears to be a presupposition that if you are not demonstrating any signs, then you are not infected.” said one community Las Vegas official. “Nonetheless, any physician will tell you that many STDs display little to no symptoms, while the danger of spreading is just the same.” The only way to curtail this accelerated growth is for all at risk people to receive regular STD testing for all major infections.”
“If you feel you are at risk, or simply just don’t know, the best step is to call your county health department or explore online for STD testing services in order to find a local medical laboratory that can assess your level of risk.”