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Testing, treatment for sexually transmitted infections expanded in north St. Louis County

In a bid to improve sexual health and reduce health disparities in the St. Louis area, Washington University infectious diseases physicians are expanding testing and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections in north St. Louis County. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Expanded services aimed at reducing region’s high STI rates, disparities in sexual health

The St. Louis area has some of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the country, with the burden falling particularly heavily on Black residents and people with sexual orientations and gender identities that are marginalized.