No symptoms, no problem? an analysis of asymptomatic and symptomatic sexually transmitted infections and the impact on clinical outcomes in a student-run free clinic

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    STIs disproportionately affect adolescents and underserved populations, with 1 in 5 people in the U.S. having an STI at any time.

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    Asymptomatic infections, particularly chlamydia and gonorrhea, can lead to severe health complications if untreated.

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    Student-run free clinics (SRFCs) provide essential STI testing and care to uninsured and underinsured patients.

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    This study evaluates STI testing patterns and outcomes in a SRFC, focusing on differences between asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.

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    Findings aim to inform screening protocols and resource allocation to reduce STI disparities in vulnerable communities.

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No symptoms, no problem? an analysis of asymptomatic and symptomatic sexually transmitted infections and the impact on clinical outcomes in a student-run free clinic

  • by Gabriel Alexander Lee, Yuehe Wang, Isabella Gluzman, Gunnar Meyer, Hayley Dunlop, Frances Trezza, Nisha Makkar, Bella Donnelly, Nathan Helsabeck, Courtney DuBois Shihabuddin

  • March 20, 2026

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