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Sexually Transmitted Infections
Florida Department of Health in Columbia County
- 386-758-1068
- WebInfoColumbia@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
217 NE Franklin Street
Lake City, FL 32055
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections you can get by having sex with someone who has one of these diseases. If you have sex just once with an infected partner, you can become infected whether the sex is genital, oral, or anal. You often will not be able to tell if your partner has an STI. Sometimes there are no signs you can see.
Some STIs leave women unable to have children. Some can kill you or have long-term effects on your health. If a woman is pregnant and has an STI, she and her developing baby may both be affected
People who have sex can protect themselves by taking precautions; don't treat sex casually, have only one sex partner, and don't use drugs. Don't take chances - STIs are preventable if you protect yourself!
The Florida Department of Health in Columbia County has specially trained nurses and physicians to examine, diagnose, and treat both men and women. Early diagnosis and treatment is the best way to decrease complications and in many cases obtain a complete cure. STI examinations are available Monday - Friday.
Clinic Hours: 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
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Talk: Talk to your partner and your health care provider about risk factors, safer sex methods, and testing.
Test: Make an appointment for STI testing.
Treat: Treat the disease and avoid additional health problems.
The most common symptoms of an STI are:
- Genital burning
- Genital itching
- Genital discharge
If you have these symptoms contact your health care provider right away for an evaluation.
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