It is estimated that almost one million people are infected every day with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) and many of these are women in a state of gestation.
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For this reason, we must know which are the tests to diagnose them and at what point in the pregnancy make them.
Regarding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), you should have a blood test to detect it at your first prenatal visit and repeat it in the last trimester of the month. pregnancypreferably before you reach 36 weeks.
In your first consultation you should also rule out syphilis and repeat the test at 28 weeks of age. pregnancy.
Testing is necessary for a healthy pregnancy. Photo: Stock.
If you have had more than one partner during your pregnancy, or your partner has ever had one sexually transmitted diseaserequest that they do it again at the time of the birth of your baby.
If you are pregnant and you are under 25 years old, you should be screened for gonorrhea and chlamydia, also if you have changed partners during the gestation Or have you ever had one? STDs.
If you have ever used intravenous drugs, have a tattoo, received a blood transfusion or a transplant, get screened for hepatitis C.
The consequences for women, their fetuses and their partners are so serious that it is necessary to provide access to the diagnosis in order to follow the appropriate treatment.
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