STI Information
Overview
Student Health & Wellness Center offers testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), also known as STDs. Your provider will help you determine what STIs you should be screened for. Ask your provider about options for free STI testing and visit usf.edu/GYT for options. Male patients: please do not urinate one hour prior to your appointment.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common STI/STD that can infect both men and women.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a STI/STD that can infect both men and women.
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is an STI/STD caused by two types of viruses. The viruses are called herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2.
HPV
HPV is the most common STI/STD.
HIV/AIDS
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is the virus that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. Unlike some other viruses, the human body cannot get rid of HIV. That means that once you have HIV, you have it for life.
Syphilis
Syphilis is an STI/STD that can cause long-term complications if not treated correctly.
Get Yourself Tested
STI Testing can be offered by billing insurance or self-paying the student rates. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 813.445.4976 or 813.974.2331. Participants should not eat or drink for the hour prior to the appointment. Registered students only please! For testing offered by community partners, please click the link.