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Press Release: Summer sex adventures spark testing plea from STI specialists BasisDx.

Silicon Valley, Tuesday, August 13, 2024: As the global STI epidemic surges, BasisDx, the nation’s leading provider of at-home STI test kits, warns Americans enjoying holiday romance to get comprehensive STI testing.

New data shows that while 26% of Americans are actively looking for a summer romance, a shocking 17% of those seeking a one-night stand while on vacation are in a relationship. As the saying goes, “What happens on vacation stays on vacation,” but this is not the case, as many travelers return with sexually transmitted diseases.

“While sun, sea and sex are a legendary combination, timely testing is critical in today’s global pandemic situation. No longer do you have to schedule a blood draw and take more time off work. Now, a simple at-home collection kit can quickly capture bacteria, viruses and parasites,” said Susan Bratton, Chief Evangelist at BasisDx.

With syphilis cases at their highest level since the 1950s and the global outbreak of sexually transmitted infections continuing unabated, renowned infectious disease expert Andreas M. Kogelnik, MD, PhD, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of BasisDx, has urgently called on people returning from vacation to get tested two weeks after their vacation.

“I’m not one to monger, but I’ve been studying infectious diseases for more than 20 years and I’ve never been more worried than I am right now,” Dr. Kogelnick warned.

“We are witnessing an unprecedented surge in infections that plagued our great-grandparents. Syphilis cases increased by 68% between 2018 and 2022, and the trend is continuing, while some infections are becoming more challenging to treat: more and more cases of multidrug-resistant gonorrhoea (or super gonorrhoea) are being reported worldwide. This is not just an epidemic among young people, STIs are spreading to all groups, especially those over 50.

“As summer draws to a close and people begin to return from holidays, getting tested for STIs is a vital step for both personal and public sexual health if you have had sex with a new partner while on holiday. Many STIs have an incubation period of around two weeks, so it is recommended to wait this time after sexual activity to ensure your test result is accurate. However, if you experience any symptoms beforehand, you need to see a clinic as soon as possible.”

For those seeking the simplest, most discreet method of STI testing, the new generation of home collection STI test kits such as the BasisDx offer a simple and effective solution. Technology has advanced to the point where home collection kits can accurately test for HIV 1&2, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, Trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Gardnerella, and HSV 1&2.

BasisDx’s test kits provide results within 24-48 hours with high accuracy, ranging in price from $58.00 to $199.00, and offer follow-up telemedicine appointments.