What is an STI?
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is caused by a virus, bacteria, or parasite that spreads from person to person through sexual contact. The infection causes symptoms of disease to develop, and the infection becomes known as a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Many STIs have no symptoms which is why STI testing is so important for all sexually active people.
What we can provide.
An overarching goal of public health is infection prevention, meaning to identify and treat infections before they develop into disease, and to limiting the spread of disease.
STI clinic provides testing and treatment for the following diseases:
Disease |
Testing |
Treatment |
| Chlamydia | Yes | Yes |
| Gonorrhea | Yes | Yes |
| Hepatitis C | Yes | No* |
| Herpes | Yes** | Yes |
| HIV | Yes | No* |
| Syphilis | Yes | Yes |
| Trichomoniasis | Yes | Yes |
*LFCHD will refer to a provider for treatment.
**Herpes testing is only available when symptoms are present.
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department operates a specialty STI Clinic that will test, diagnose and treat those exposed to or with current STIs.