Washington D.C.STD Testing & Statistics

Chlamydia Washington, D.C. U.S.

No. of infections 6,585 1,412,791

Rate per 100,000 persons 1,094.4 457.6

Washington D.C. STD Statistics: Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD in Washington D.C. and the US. Washington D.C. has one of the highest chlamydia rates in the US.

Chlamydia can be difficult to diagnose since it often doesn’t cause symptoms, especially in women. A chlamydia test is the only way to

diagnose this STD.

The following chlamydia cases were diagnosed in 2011:

Sources: CDC chlamydia statistics; CDC chlamydia facts

Gonorrhea Washington D.C. U.S.No. of infections 2,569 321,849

Rate per 100,000 persons 426.9 104.2

Gonorrhea in Washington D.C.

Gonorrhea is the second most prevalent bacterial STD in both Washington D.C. and the US.

Gonorrhea testing is recommended during routine STD testing. Gonorrhea & chlamydia have similar symptoms, so these STDs are

often tested concurrently.

In 2011, the following gonorrhea cases were reported in Washington D.C. and the US:

Sources: CDC gonorrhea statistics; CDC gonorrhea facts

Syphilis (All Stages) Washington D.C. U.S.No. of infections 165 46,042

Rate per 100,000 persons 27.4 8.2

Syphilis in Washington D.C.

Syphilis is a curable STD but requires prompt treatment. This STD is most commonly found among men who have sex with men.

Syphilis can be difficult to diagnose, since symptoms can come and go. A simple blood tests can diagnose this STD with or without

symptoms.

The following syphilis cases were reported in Washington D.C. in 2011:

Sources: CDC syphilis statistics; CDC syphilis facts

HIV Statistics in Washington D.C.Washington D.C. is one of the cities most heavily

burdened by HIV/AIDS in the US.• 14,465 people are living with HIV/AIDS in

Washington, D.C.• 2.7% of the population is living with HIV/AIDS,

which is considered a generalized epidemic.• Black residents are disproportionately affected by

HIV. 4.3% of black residents are living with HIV/AIDS.

• 835 people were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 2011.

HIV Testing in Washington D.C.

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Source: Kaiser Family Foundation

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