STD Treatment in Ken Caryl, CO
Visit our urgent care clinic in Ken Caryl for personalized STD & STI treatments. We’re open 7 days a week with extended & weekend hours.
Discussing your sexual health doesn’t have to be uncomfortable, especially if you suspect you might have an STD or STI. Here at AFC, we’re here to care for a wide range of your medical needs including the personal ones. Our clinic provides discreet all-inclusive STD testing and treatment with a trustworthy and caring team. Whether you’re nervous about your health or want extra reassurance, you can count on AFC to handle your treatment plan with professionalism and confidentiality.
Need to be tested for an STD or STI? Learn more about sexually transmitted diseases.
What’s the Difference Between STDs and STIs?
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) develops when an infection has advanced and begun causing symptoms. Whereas a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is the earlier stage, when a virus, bacteria or other pathogen has entered the body but may not yet be producing noticeable signs. In short, most STDs start as STIs, which is why early detection plays an essential role in preventing STDs, furthering complications and ensuring prompt treatment.
What Does Treatment Look Like?
Our goal is to help you recover safely while always maintaining your privacy. Our medical team at AFC Ken Caryl can not only provide you with comprehensive testing and an accurate diagnosis, but we can also help create a personalized treatment plan.
Here are some common STDs and ways AFC tests and treats each one.
STD Name▲▼ |
Test▲▼ |
Treatment▲▼ |
Chancroid |
A swab test is taken. |
Treated with antibiotics. |
Chlamydia |
A urine or swab test is taken. |
Treated with antibiotics. |
Gonorrhea |
A urine or swab test is taken. |
Treated with antibiotics. |
Hepatitis |
A blood test is taken. |
Treated through a referral. |
Herpes |
A swab is taken from an active lesion or blood work is taken. |
Treated with antiviral medication. |
HIV |
A blood test is taken. |
Referral for treatment due to long term management needed. |
Lymphogranuloma venereum (Caused by Chlamydia) |
A urine or swab test is taken. |
Treated with antibiotics. |
Molluscum contagiosum |
Diagnosis is made from clinical observations. |
Treated with topical treatment. |
Pubic Lice |
Diagnosis is made from clinical observations. |
Treated with Permethrin. |
Scabies |
Diagnosis is made from clinical observations. |
Treated with Permethrin. |
Syphilis |
A swab is taken from a lesion or through a blood test. |
Most are treated through antibiotics, but depending on extent of illness, a referral might be
needed. |
Trichomoniasis |
A urine test is taken. |
Treated with antibiotics. |
Not sure which STD you may have? Use our STD Testing Page as a reference, or call our office. Our staff members know how important sexual health is, which is why they’re here to answer any questions you have along the way.
If the STD needs lab work, we can send it off and have results within a week. Expect quicker results if the test is for a specific STD and around 2-7 days if the test is a full panel STD test.
STD Prevention
When it comes to protecting your health, knowledge is the first step. Practicing safe habits can go a long way in preventing STDs. Here are a few key tips:
- Practice Safe Sex: Use condoms and dental dams correctly every time you have sex.
- Get Vaccinated: Vaccines are available for certain STDs like HPV and hepatitis B.
- Test Regularly: Routine STD testing can help detect infections early, before they cause serious problems.
- Talk Openly: Have honest conversations about sexual health with your partners.
- Limit Partners: Fewer sexual partners means less risk of exposure to STDs.
Choose AFC
Finding care when you need it most, shouldn’t be stressful. AFC’s walk-in system guarantees you’ll be seen quickly, without sacrificing the quality of your care.
Here’s what we offer:
- Short wait times
- Wide insurance network
- Affordable self-pay rates
- Extended hours, including evenings, weekends and select holidays
- No appointments necessary, just walk in or save your spot
Choose a friendly team that’s here for you. Don’t wait to get tested or treated for STDs. Take charge of your sexual health today.