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Public health warns of high STI rates; county program relies on federal funds and community partners
Summary
Sacramento County Public Health presented an update on sexually transmitted infections and HIV, highlighting persistent high rates, the county's clinic and mobile services, and dependence on federal and state grants. Officials warned of risk if federal funding changes and emphasized community‑based partners that deliver outreach and testing.
Sacramento County Public Health on June 10 reported persistently elevated rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and described county efforts to provide low‑barrier testing and treatment, targeted outreach and mobile services.
"The STIs are caused by a number of bacteria, viruses, and parasites," Public Health Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye told the Board of Supervisors. She said an important driver of continued transmission is asymptomatic infection — many people do not have symptoms and therefore do not get screened — and that reinfection is possible after treatment.
Dr. Kasirye summarized county programs…
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