Incidence and laboratory diagnosis of sexually-transmitted infections among university students in a high-prevalence community.

The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of four sexually-transmitted infection (STI) agents among university students. : A total of 1744 Milwaukee, Wisconsin metropolitan area student encounters at two university health clinics. Following consent, participants completed an eight-item demographic and behavioral questionnaire and provided a specimen for and RNA testing. (7.2%) and (6.7%) detection rates were highest, with more likely to result in symptomatic infection in males and females. Female detection rates did not differ as a function of symptomatic status. Students identifying as African American were more likely to test positive for than other races/ethnicities. detection in both genders was a function of reported condom usage. Students would benefit from familiarity with emerging STI agents, as well as behaviors associated with increased risk of STI.