Nurse practitioner Stacey Biffle-Quimba (IMAGE)

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Nurse practitioner Stacey Biffle-Quimba

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Nurse practitioner Stacey Biffle-Quimba examines slides to identify and diagnose sexually transmitted infections. A new national survey finds a third of Americans believe STIs can only be spread through sexual intercourse and one in five believe you should only be tested if you’re experiencing symptoms of an STI. These are dangerous misconceptions that could delay testing and treatment.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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