Herpes & Partner Notification Services
Q: I have just been diagnosed with herpes. I know that there are partner notification services for people who test HIV positive, but are there any such services for people who have been diagnosed with other sexually transmitted diseases? This is my first time getting tested, so I am not certain how I got this and would like to contact all of my previous partners, although not personally. Thanks in advance for your help.
A: According to the Center for Disease Control, the answer to your question would vary depending upon your location. Call the National STD and AIDS Hotline at 1.800.227.8922 (available 24 hours a day) to get the contact information for your local health department. You can also ask your health care provider, your local chapter of Planned Parenthood, as well as the location where you were tested to see if they can assist you in finding an appropriate way to notify your previous partners.
[Q&A] Posted by filchyboy at June 4, 2004 12:47 PM
