VIDEO - Developing point-of-care tests for STDs: An opportunity for industry

Five of the top ten reportable diseases in the United States are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and there are over 15 million new STD cases every year. Developing acceptable, widely-available point-of-care tests (POCT) for STDs is a critical step in improving the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. In this video, produced by Johns Hopkins University, medical professionals discuss their needs for tests that can diagnose STDs while a patient waits.