STD Test – Be 100% Sure

If you’re worried you have a sexually transmitted disease, take an STD test and be 100% sure.

If ever there was a cautionary tale about why it’s important to take an STD test, it’s the story of Alberto Zabbialini. The Italian man disappeared after fleeing his home fearing he was infected with the HIV virus. The 28 year-old left his mother as suicidal thoughts raced through his mind, he spent the next three months living the life of a hermit in woodland, surviving on river water and berries. Although it’s thought he had taken medical tests it’s unclear if he took an STD test or if he simply fled before the STD test results were known.

Italian sought Medical and STD Test

Alberto was feeling unwell, which prompted him to seek medical and STD tests, but the results of the STD test revealed he did not have HIV, and the problem was a straightforward virus that left him feeling ill. However, the fact the man fled for three months reveals the stigma and horror associated with the STD. Many people ignore taking an STD test because the fear of finding out such a devastating result is huge. But as with any STD, its vital people have an STD test because if it’s caught early on the disease is manageable and is not the death sentence it once was - thanks to advances in medication.

STD Test Revealed Perfect Health

Albeto’s disappearance sparked a national media campaign with countless articles written about him highlighting that the STD test and medical tests he had taken showed he was in perfect health. His family posted appeals and Italian celebrities put their name to the pleas for him to come home. Alberto discovered the truth when after three months he entered an internet café and Googled himself, only to discover the extensive media coverage announcing his good health. He rang his mother who confirmed the truth that the STD test revealed he was in the all-clear.

The Moral of the Story? Take an STD Test

The family had almost given Albeto up for dead when he returned pale, ten pounds lighter but as the STD test revealed, in good health. It’s still unclear whether he fled out of shame or fear – two strong emotions associated with taking any STD test. If he had waited for the test results and investigated further, he could have saved himself, his girlfriend and his family three months of misery and anguish.

For a complete range of STD testing, London based CITYDOC is ideally and discreetly located in the City of London for fast, professional and discreet service. Based at the junction of City Road and Finsbury Square, CITYDOC is open for walk-in patients or you can book your appointment by contacting the practice now on 0207 256 8668. The clinic offers full sexual screens for men and women. If you are thinking about an STD Test, contact CITYDOC today.

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