{"title":"Infection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTest yourself for infections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfections are often characterized by fever, but can also occur with a normal body temperature. Other symptoms of infection can be vague and difficult to distinguish. That is why we have developed home tests that quickly and easily test for infectious diseases including COVID-19, tonsillitis, urinary tract infections, Lyme disease and sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"syfilis-test","title":"Syphilis Test","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet tested for the sexually transmitted disease Syphilis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSyphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe most common way to become infected is through sexual intercourse without a condom.\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can also get infected through oral sex. 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