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*CDC estimates 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC

UTI or STI? Know for Sure

STIs affect 1 in 5 Americans*. But with so many asymptomatic patients, and similar symptoms between UTIs and STIs – which test makes the most sense? Our menus and resources can help.

Contact Us

*CDC estimates 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC

Urinary Tract Infection Menu

Urinary Tract Infection

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Urine (catheter), Internal Urethra

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Dysuria, hematuria, urgency of urination, frequency of micturition, or pain of micturition

Bacterial:

Acinetobacter baumannii
Citrobacter freundii
Enterobacter cloacae complex, Klebsiella (Enterobacter) aerogenes
Enterococcus faecalis, faecium
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae, oxytoca
Morganella morganii
Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis, haemolyticus, lugdunensis
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

ACT, MIR, FOX, ACC Groups
CTX-M1 (15), M2 (2), M9 (9), M8/25 Groups
dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
IMP, NDM, VIM Groups
mecA
OXA-48, OXA-51
qnrA1, A2, B2
SHV, KPC Groups
tet B, tet M
VanA, VanB

Urinary Tract Infection + High Risk Sexual Behavior

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Urine (catheter), Internal Urethra

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Dysuria, hematuria, urgency of urination, frequency of micturition, pain of micturition, and high risk sexual behavior

Bacterial:

Acinetobacter baumannii
Chlamydia trachomatis
Citrobacter freundii
Enterobacter cloacae complex, Klebsiella (Enterobacter) aerogenes
Enterococcus faecalis, faecium
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae, oxytoca
Morganella morganii
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis, haemolyticus, lugdunensis
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Ureaplasma parvum

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

ACT, MIR, FOX, ACC Groups
CTX-M1 (15), M2 (2), M9 (9), M8/25 Groups
dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
IMP, NDM, VIM Groups
mecA
OXA-48, OXA-51
qnrA1, A2, B2
SHV, KPC Groups
tet B, tet M
VanA, VanB

Urinary Tract Infection Menu

Urinary Tract Infection

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Urine (catheter), Internal Urethra

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Dysuria, hematuria, urgency of urination, frequency of micturition, or pain of micturition

Bacterial:

Acinetobacter baumannii
Citrobacter freundii
Enterobacter cloacae complex, Klebsiella (Enterobacter) aerogenes
Enterococcus faecalis, faecium
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae, oxytoca
Morganella morganii
Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis, haemolyticus, lugdunensis
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

ACT, MIR, FOX, ACC Groups
CTX-M1 (15), M2 (2), M9 (9), M8/25 Groups
dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
IMP, NDM, VIM Groups
mecA
OXA-48, OXA-51
qnrA1, A2, B2
SHV, KPC Groups
tet B, tet M
VanA, VanB

Urinary Tract Infection + High Risk Sexual Behavior

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Urine (catheter), Internal Urethra

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Dysuria, hematuria, urgency of urination, frequency of micturition, pain of micturition, and high risk sexual behavior

Bacterial:

Acinetobacter baumannii
Chlamydia trachomatis
Citrobacter freundii
Enterobacter cloacae complex, Klebsiella (Enterobacter) aerogenes
Enterococcus faecalis, faecium
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae, oxytoca
Morganella morganii
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis, haemolyticus, lugdunensis
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Ureaplasma parvum

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

ACT, MIR, FOX, ACC Groups
CTX-M1 (15), M2 (2), M9 (9), M8/25 Groups
dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
IMP, NDM, VIM Groups
mecA
OXA-48, OXA-51
qnrA1, A2, B2
SHV, KPC Groups
tet B, tet M
VanA, VanB

Genitourinary Infections Menu

Urethritis / Discharge

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Internal Urethra

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Pain with urination, itching, burning, and discharge

Bacterial:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Ureaplasma parvum

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Vaginitis

Specimen Types:
Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Vulva/Labia/Vestibule/Perineal, Urine (voided)

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Vaginal discharge, odor, itching, irritation, bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis

Bacterial:

Atopobium vaginae
BVAB2, 3 (Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2, 3); Mobiluncus spp.
Chlamydia trachomatis
Gardnerella vaginalis
Megasphaera (types 1, 2)
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Recurrent Vaginitis

Specimen Types:
Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Vulva/Labia/Vestibule/Perineal, Urine (voided)

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Pain with urination, burning, urethral discharge, vaginal discharge, odor, itching, irritation, or recurrent vaginitis

Bacterial:

Atopobium vaginae
BVAB2, 3 (Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2, 3); Mobiluncus spp.
Chlamydia trachomatis
Gardnerella vaginalis
Megasphaera (types 1, 2)
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Ureaplasma parvum

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Genital Lesion

Specimen Types:
Genital Ulcer/Lesion, Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Rectal/Anal/Peri-Anal, Oropharynx/Throat/Oral, Ulcer/lesion

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Genital ulcer or lesion

Bacterial:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Haemophilus ducreyi
Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2
Mpox (Monkeypox)
Varicella zoster virus (Human Herpesvirus 3, VZV)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Specimen Types:
Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Lower abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, urinary frequency, and vaginal discharge

Bacterial:

Actinomyces israelii
Chlamydia trachomatis
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Proctitis

Specimen Types:
Rectal/Anal

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Rectal pain, rectal bleeding, and purulent rectal discharge

Bacterial:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2
Mpox (Monkeypox)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Complicated Genitourinary Infection

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Urine (catheter), Internal Urethra, Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Vulva/Labia/Vestibule/Perineal, Rectal/Anal, Penile Meatus, Genital Skin, Oropharynx/Throat/Oral

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Dysuria, hematuria, urgency of urination, frequency of micturition, fever, abdominal pain, and aerobic vaginitis

Bacterial:

Acinetobacter baumannii
Atopobium vaginae
BVAB2, 3 (Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2, 3); Mobiluncus spp.
Chlamydia trachomatis
Citrobacter freundii
Enterobacter cloacae complex, Klebsiella (Enterobacter) aerogenes
Enterococcus faecalis, faecium
Escherichia coli
Gardnerella vaginalis
Klebsiella pneumoniae, oxytoca
Megasphaera (types 1, 2)
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Morganella morganii
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis, haemolyticus, lugdunensis
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)
Ureaplasma parvum
Ureaplasma urealyticum

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

ACT, MIR, FOX, ACC Groups
CTX-M1 (15), M2 (2), M9 (9), M8/25 Groups
dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
IMP, NDM, VIM Groups
mecA
OXA-48, OXA-51
qnrA1, A2, B2
SHV, KPC Groups
tet B, tet M
VanA, VanB

CGT (Asymptomatic)

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Urine (catheter), Internal Urethra, Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Vulva/Labia/Vestibule/Perineal, Rectal/Anal, Penile Meatus, Genital skin, Oropharynx/Throat/Oral

Common Signs + Symptoms:
High risk heterosexual behavior, high risk homosexual behavior, or suspected exposure to a sexually transmitted infection

Bacterial:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Genitourinary Infections Menu

Urethritis / Discharge

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Internal Urethra

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Pain with urination, itching, burning, and discharge

Bacterial:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Ureaplasma parvum

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Vaginitis

Specimen Types:
Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Vulva/Labia/Vestibule/Perineal, Urine (voided)

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Vaginal discharge, odor, itching, irritation, bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis

Bacterial:

Atopobium vaginae
BVAB2, 3 (Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2, 3); Mobiluncus spp.
Chlamydia trachomatis
Gardnerella vaginalis
Megasphaera (types 1, 2)
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Recurrent Vaginitis

Specimen Types:
Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Vulva/Labia/Vestibule/Perineal, Urine (voided)

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Pain with urination, burning, urethral discharge, vaginal discharge, odor, itching, irritation, or recurrent vaginitis

Bacterial:

Atopobium vaginae
BVAB2, 3 (Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2, 3); Mobiluncus spp.
Chlamydia trachomatis
Gardnerella vaginalis
Megasphaera (types 1, 2)
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Ureaplasma parvum

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Genital Lesion

Specimen Types:
Genital Ulcer/Lesion, Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Rectal/Anal/Peri-Anal, Oropharynx/Throat/Oral, Ulcer/lesion

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Genital ulcer or lesion

Bacterial:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Haemophilus ducreyi
Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2
Mpox (Monkeypox)
Varicella zoster virus (Human Herpesvirus 3, VZV)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Specimen Types:
Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Lower abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, urinary frequency, and vaginal discharge

Bacterial:

Actinomyces israelii
Chlamydia trachomatis
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Proctitis

Specimen Types:
Rectal/Anal

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Rectal pain, rectal bleeding, and purulent rectal discharge

Bacterial:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)

Viral:

Herpes simplex virus 1
Herpes simplex virus 2
Mpox (Monkeypox)

Resistance:

dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
tet B, tet M

Complicated Genitourinary Infection

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Urine (catheter), Internal Urethra, Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Vulva/Labia/Vestibule/Perineal, Rectal/Anal, Penile Meatus, Genital Skin, Oropharynx/Throat/Oral

Common Signs + Symptoms:
Dysuria, hematuria, urgency of urination, frequency of micturition, fever, abdominal pain, and aerobic vaginitis

Bacterial:

Acinetobacter baumannii
Atopobium vaginae
BVAB2, 3 (Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2, 3); Mobiluncus spp.
Chlamydia trachomatis
Citrobacter freundii
Enterobacter cloacae complex, Klebsiella (Enterobacter) aerogenes
Enterococcus faecalis, faecium
Escherichia coli
Gardnerella vaginalis
Klebsiella pneumoniae, oxytoca
Megasphaera (types 1, 2)
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma hominis
Morganella morganii
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis, haemolyticus, lugdunensis
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)
Ureaplasma parvum
Ureaplasma urealyticum

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

Fungal:

Candida albicans, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Candida glabrata (Nakaseomyces glabratus)
Candida krusei (Pichia kudriavzevii)

Resistance:

ACT, MIR, FOX, ACC Groups
CTX-M1 (15), M2 (2), M9 (9), M8/25 Groups
dfr (A1, A5), sul (1, 2)
ermB, C; mefA
IMP, NDM, VIM Groups
mecA
OXA-48, OXA-51
qnrA1, A2, B2
SHV, KPC Groups
tet B, tet M
VanA, VanB

CGT (Asymptomatic)

Specimen Types:
Urine (voided), Urine (catheter), Internal Urethra, Vaginal, Cervical/Endometrial, Vulva/Labia/Vestibule/Perineal, Rectal/Anal, Penile Meatus, Genital skin, Oropharynx/Throat/Oral

Common Signs + Symptoms:
High risk heterosexual behavior, high risk homosexual behavior, or suspected exposure to a sexually transmitted infection

Bacterial:

Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Protozoal:

Trichomonas vaginalis

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The symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) often overlap with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) or vaginitis. When a patient presents with unclear genitourinary symptoms, HealthTrackRx menus can help identify the cause to get patients healthier faster.

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HealthTrackRx is working to drive conversations on this delicate topic. See how we’re helping patients understand the value in protecting sexual health.

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