STI Literacy: Testing, Prevention, Treatment, and Sexual Health
STI literacy is the ability to understand and use reliable information about sexually transmitted infections, including transmission, testing, prevention, treatment, and communication.
Incubation Period: Time Between Infection and Symptoms
An incubation period is the time between acquiring an infection and developing symptoms, and it differs from the window period used for test detection.
Window Period: When STI and HIV Tests Become Reliable
A window period is the time between acquiring an infection and when a test can reliably detect it, making test timing important after possible STI exposure.