SafeLabCentre To Open February, 2009

SafeLabCentre has pushed back the site launch date to February, 2009. We are sorry for any inconvenience! Please continue to visit us on the web at safelabcentre.com for free std information, and we look forward to helping answer your question by phone very soon.

The SafeLabCentre Team

Hepatitis C (HCV) Statistics

Did you know a person can have hepatitis C for 10-20 years without having signs of serious complications, but the hepatitis C virus can still cause serious liver damage. Hepatitis C is the number one cause of liver transplants in the U.S. Hepatitis C is four times more common than HIV in the United States. An estimated 2% (about 4.6 million people) have hepatitis C in the United States. Approximately 8,000-12,000 deaths are attributed to hepatitis C each year.
In one study hepatitis C was found in 85-100% of I.V. drug users. In some studies 40% of cases of chronic hepatits C have no identifiable risk. It is estimated that only 25-30% of new hepatitis C infections are tested and identified. 85% of those infected with hepatitis C will be chronic carriers. 15% will overcome the infection. 4% of hepatitis C infections are from men who have sex with men

Syphilis Statistics

Did you know 1/3 of untreated persons will show damage to their organs many years later in the tertiary stage of syphilis. Without treatment 30% of people will die of complications due to syphilis after being infected for 15-20 years. A person who has sexual intercourse with someone who has active syphilis lesions has a 30% chance of becoming infected. Women infected with syphilis have a higher risk of miscarriage. Approximately 50,000 people are diagnosed with syphilis each year. Only 20% of women with syphilis will carry a baby to full term and deliver a healthy baby. About 1 out of 1,000 children born in the United States are born with syphilis. Between 14-36% of people who are HIV positive are infected with syphilis. Primary and secondary stages of syphilis are highest among women 20-29 and men 35-39. Syphilis is called "The Great Mimic" because its symptoms can imitate those of other diseases.

Hepatitis B Statistics

Did you know, In 1990 25% of new hepatitis B cases occur through heterosexual contact. Mothers with chronic hepatitis B have more than an 80% chance of infecting unborn children. 30% of injectable drug users are infected with hepatitis B. About 1% of those with symptoms of acute hepatitis B progress to liver failure. Approximately 10% of the population in the U.S. show evidence of infection with hepatitis B on a blood test. About 15-20% of those infected hepatitis B develop joint aches and a slightly raised rash. About 95% of the population will overcome hepatitis B on their own. About 5% of people infected with hepatitis B go on to become chronic carriers. The fastest growing group of people infected with hepatitis B are heterosexuals. 21% of heterosexuals with more than five sexual partners within the last 4 months had hepatitis B. 10% of those infected with hepatitis B are men who have sex with men.

Herpes Simplex 1 & 2 Statistics

Did you know it's estimated that 20-25% of adults have genital herpes caused by either type 1 or type 2 herpes. 30-40% of primary infections of genital herpes are asymptomatic. Herpes is one of the most commonly transmitted STDs in the United States. 45 million adults over the age of 15 have genital herpes from herpes type 2. There are about 500,000 new herpes infections in the United States each year. 70% of adults have been exposed to herpes 1 by the age of 40. Genital herpes is more common in women then men.

Gonorrhea Statistics

Did you know, men who have unprotected sex with infected women have a 20-30% chance of contracting gonorrhea. A woman has a 60-80% chance of becoming infected with gonorrhea if having unprotected sex with an infected male. About one million people are diagnosed with gonorrhea each year in the United States. 10% of men and 20-40% of women infected with gonorrhea are asymptomatic. 90% of people who acquire gonorrhea in the throat are asymptomatic.

HIV Statistics

Did you know! 52-96% of all HIV infections may be transmitted during the period before seroconversion. 90% of all AIDS deaths happen with people under the age of 50. 90% of HIV infections that occur among homosexual males occur through anal intercourse. 90% of worldwide HIV transmission occurs in heterosexual people. After acute illness, individuals infected with HIV can remain symptom free from 6 months to 11 years. Over 30,000,000 people are infected with HIV worldwide and there are 16,000 new cases each day. The majority of HIV related AIDS cases occur before the age of 35.

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Chlamydia Statistics

Did you know chlamydia is responsible for infertility in 20% of women. Studies of symptom free people in various areas of the country show between 5-50% of those tested are infected with chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported infectious disease in the United States. 75% of women and 50% of men with chlamydia have no symptoms. 40% of chlamydia cases are reported among people 15-19 years old. Visit SafeLabCentre.com for help and more information.

STD Statistics

Did you know the estimated number of people living with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States is over 65 million. Every year, there are approximately 15 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), some of which are curable. About 66% of all sexually transmitted disease (STDs) occur in people 25 years of age or younger. One in four new sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections occur in teenagers. At least 1 in 4 Americans will contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) at some point in their lives. This is why STD testing before each new sexual encounter is so important. For more information on STDs and how to get tested visit SafeLabCentre.com

SafeLabCentre.com Launch Date

SafeLabCentre.com has set a full site launch date of 01/01/2009. Until then you can visit the site for free STD information and updates. Follow our blog, as interesting articles and discount pricing info will be posted from time to time. Thanks for stopping by!

STD Testing at SafeLabCentre.com

Are you looking for STD testing? SafeLabCentre.com makes getting an STD test safe, easy, and confidential. Visit our web site for free information, and call our toll free number to speak with one of our knowledgeable counselors. We will assist you by arranging local STD testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Herpes, Hepatitis, and Syphilis. Just visit a Patient Service Center at your convenience, then we deliver the test results directly to you.