7 STI Panel (Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis) Detection in Urine (PCR)

Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) pathogens. Chlamydial infection often can be asymptomatic, especially in its early stages. It affects both men and women and can damage various parts of the body, including the genitals, rectum, and throat. Without symptoms, untreated chlamydial infection can lead to serious complications such as infertility, chronic infections, and Reiter's syndrome. The first symptoms appear 1-3 weeks after infection. Women may experience abnormal vaginal discharge, pain during urination, bleeding between periods, and pain during sexual intercourse. Men may have abnormal discharge from the penis, pain during urination, and testicular pain and swelling. Regular screening and prompt treatment are crucial to prevent complications and reduce the risk of infecting others.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae - Gonorrhea is a widespread infection transmitted through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Symptoms typically appear 1–14 days after sexual contact with an infected person. Most women do not experience symptoms, but there may be bleeding between periods or during sex, and pain or burning during urination. If undetected, untreated, or improperly treated, the infection can spread to the upper reproductive tract and develop into complicated gonococcal infection, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, infertility in women, and penile edema or epididymitis in men.

Mycoplasma genitalium - This bacterium most commonly infects the urethra and cervix, and the infection can be asymptomatic. If untreated, the infection can sometimes lead to more serious complications, such as urethritis or cervicitis, and infertility.

Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum - These bacteria can naturally be found in genital organs (uterus, ovaries, prostate gland), and usually do not cause any symptoms or diseases. In certain cases, they can cause infections and symptoms, which vary depending on which part of the genital organs is affected pathogenically.

Trichomonas vaginalis - The most common non-viral sexually transmitted pathogen worldwide. T. vaginalis can cause abnormal vaginal discharge (trichomoniasis) in women and accounts for 10~12% of all non-gonococcal urethritis cases in men. The infection can be asymptomatic in at least 50% of women and 70~80% of men.