The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent agency that makes recommendations for improving the public’s health. The CDC is a government agency that also makes recommendations for treatment. Each agency’s recommendations for who should get screened are summarized below.
What STDs Should I Get Tested For ?
| STD | USPSTF | CDC |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | Sexually active women under 24. There is insufficient evidence to screen men. | Sexually active women under 25. Pregnant persons over 25, if at high risk. Men at high risk. Men who have sex with men (MSM) should be screened at least annually. |
| Gonorrhea | Same as chlamydia | Same as chlamydia. |
| Syphilis | All pregnant women Anyone at increased risk | All pregnant persons MSM, at least annually |
| Trichomonas | All people aged 15 to 65 Pregnant persons | All people aged 13 to 64 Anyone seeking STD testing or treatment MSM should be screened annually |
| Genital Herpes | No routine screening for people without symptoms. | People who think they may have an STD, particularly if they have multiple partners |
| Hepatitis B | People at increased risk Pregnant person | People at increased risk Pregnant persons MSM People with HIV |
| Hepatitis C | People born between 1945 and 1965 People at ongoing risk (such as injection drug users) | People born between 1945 and 1965 People with HIV |