A report released by the Ohio Department of Health revealed that Lucas County saw a massive increase in STD rates from 2015 to 2019. In 2015, Lucas County reported a chlamydia rate of 677.2 cases per 100,000 people. By 2019, that rate had increased to 805.1 (the third highest rate in the state of Ohio). In that same timeframe, gonorrhea rates climbed from 169.7 cases per 100,000 to 420.4 making it the second most infected Ohio county of 2019. For reference, the Ohio state average rate of 2019 was 561.9 for chlamydia and 224.0 for gonorrhea.

Perhaps this goes without saying, but there is no better time than now for Lucas County and Toledo OH residents to get tested for STDs. Remember, common STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea rarely display visible symptoms, so it can be impossible to tell on your own if you’ve contracted a sexually transmitted disease. The only way to know for sure is to take a reliable STD test from a reputable STD testing provider. With Priority STD Testing, Toledo residents have immediate and convenient access to accurate STD testing when and where they need it. We have testing sites all across Ohio including one right here in Toledo (5821 W Central Ave). Simply order the test or tests you need and stop in at your convenience. No appointments necessary. Generally, you’ll have complete results in as little as 24-72 hours.