{"id":9743,"date":"2024-10-01T04:24:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T01:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9743"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:25","slug":"quick-tests-for-ipssh-a-modern-approach-to-self-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/quick-tests-for-ipssh-a-modern-approach-to-self-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Rapid STI tests: a modern approach to self-diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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STIs as a health threat<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain one of the most serious global public health problems. According to the WHO, more than 1 billion<\/strong> cases of STIs in the world. The most common of them are chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus (HPV) and immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Many of these infections may not show symptoms for a long time, making diagnosis difficult. This became the prerequisite for the widespread introduction of rapid tests - a convenient method for detecting STIs at an early stage.<\/p>\n

What are rapid tests and how do they work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rapid STI tests are diagnostic systems that can detect signs of infection directly in 15\u201330 minutes. They most often detect antibodies (an immune response to a pathogen) or antigens (particles of the pathogen itself). The test usually uses a drop of blood, saliva, urine, or a swab from the mucous membrane.<\/p>\n

The method is similar to rapid tests for COVID-19 or pregnancy: the result is read visually using a colored strip or indicator.<\/p>\n

Advantages of rapid tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n