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Real Diagnostics combines our incomparable realSENSe UTI test PLUS our realSTI PCR test leaving no room for diagnostic guesswork.
#Facts
Distinguishing between urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be challenging because of the overlapping symptomatology and both syndromes are associated with abnormalities on urinalysis (UA).
Symptomatology including:
Dysuria, frequency, urgency, burning upon urination, and abnormal urinalysis findings of positive leukocyte esterase and pyuria.
UNNECESSARY PRESCRIPTION of Antibiotics
Not only are UTIs diagnosed incorrectly 50% of the time but, this is a leading cause of unnecessary antibiotic exposure and missed STI diagnoses.
Overdiagnosis of UTIs and Underdiagnosis of STIs
51+
Percent overdiagnosed
Up to 52% of women will be overdiagnosed with a UTI when visiting emergency departments (EDs) with traditional UTI symptoms.
Did you know?
“T. vaginalis is the most common nonviral STI and is often missed by non-NAAT methods.”
“There are about 20 million new STI cases in the United States each year, costing the American healthcare system nearly $16 billion in direct medical costs alone.”
49+
Percent diagnosed with UTI
Up to 50% of women diagnosed with a UTI will have a positive culture and 10-50% will have a STI.
37+
Percent underdiagnosed
Over 37% of women will be underdiagnosed with an STI when visiting emergency departments (EDs) with traditional UTI symptoms.
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