Are Red Bumps All Over The Body A Sign Of An Std?

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Is it possible for symptoms to be extremely mild and only lasst for two days? Another question is what does the rash associated look and feel like? Is it red with bumps? I heard it to be transient but am not quite sure what that means. Does the CDC...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.The length of time that symptoms persist, and the severity of the symptoms,vary from person to person. They can last for just 2 days, but are morelikely to last a week or two. The word "Transient" means... Read more »

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Red rash around groin, w/ bumps. Any ideas?

Posted by Anonymous

Im a male and for the last few months i've disregarded this as just some sort of rash or irritation to the clothes im wearing. It started out as itching on my left side of my leg and has now spread to right leg, there are bumps appearing now, im... Read more »

bruise and red bump

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have not been tested in seven years, I have had multiple sex partners in between, one of which came inside of me. He said he had been tested, but i know you cant always go by what someone says. Seven years later and I am in a serious relationship... Read more »

Is there any STD that can produce these symptoms?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Lately I have been experienceing several symptoms that I can not figure out where they are coming from. The most severe of which is a rash over my body. I wouldn't really call it a rash. It's more like small round firm bright red bumps that are... Read more »

Does aid couse bumps on your body? Or stds

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