Three Louisiana Cities Among The Highest STD Rates In Country

(Lake Charles, Louisiana) - As they say, when you visit Louisiana be sure and try the crabs.

Three Louisiana cities rank in the Top 100 U.S. Cities with the highest cases of STDs.

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STDs stands for Sexually Transmitted Diseases. They’re infections that are primarily passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Some STDs can also be transmitted through non-sexual means, like from mother to baby during childbirth, through blood transfusions, or sharing needles.

The Top 10 USA Cities with the highest STD cases are:

1. Detroit, MI
2. Philadelphia, PA
3. Montgomery, AL
4. Memphis, TN
5. Baltimore, MD
6. New Orleans, LA
7. Washington, DC
8. St. Louis, MO
9. Baton Rouge, LA
10. San Francisco, CA

Louisiana Cities With The Highest STD Rates

• #6 New Orleans
• #9 Baton Rouge
• #18 Shreveport

What Should I Do If I Think I Have An STD?

• Stop sexual activity until you know what’s going on, to avoid potentially passing it to someone else.

• Get tested.

  • You can visit a clinic, your primary doctor, Planned Parenthood, or a sexual health center.

  • There are also reliable at-home test kits for common STDs if you prefer privacy.

• Talk to a healthcare provider.

  • Describe your symptoms (if any) and what kind of exposures you’ve had.

  • They can tell you which tests you need and what treatment options are available.

• Tell any recent partners.

  • It’s awkward, but it’s the right thing to do. Many STDs don’t show symptoms but can still spread or cause complications.

• Follow through with treatment if you test positive.

  • Many STDs are curable (like chlamydia and gonorrhea).

  • Others (like herpes or HIV) can be managed with medication.

• Practice safer sex going forward.

  • Use protection and get regular screenings.

For an interactive map of all the cites and to see the rest of the Top 100, click here.