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One of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Australia can now be tested at home

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At-home rapid tests for sexually transmitted infections, chlamydia and gonorrhoea, are now available for women Australia-wide. There has been an increase in the STIs across the country - particularly gonorrhoea, which, globally is becoming more resistant to treatment. But scientists believe they've found an new effective antibiotic for the infection.
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