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How Do I Avoid Syphilis
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Syphilis and HIV (SYPHILIS 2011)I recently submitted a question regarding syphilis and HIV and you were very brief in your response, indicating that you were confused about my question. Without regard to your opinion about my safe sex practices, the question I was asking was how...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Thanks for clarifying your question. If you've been completely faithful to your partner for the last two years and recently tested positive for syphilis, you either have had syphilis for quite some time or you contracted it from your...
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Treatment for syphilis (SYPHILIS)Dear Dr Bob,I was recently diagnosed with HIV on 22nd Feb 08. After a few blood tests, my HIV... Read more »Is syphilis testing definitive 14 weeks after a potential exposure?Hi Bob,Are the results of a syphilis blood test conclusive & definitive 14 weeks and 1 day... Read more »
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A New Warning About SyphilisWithout treatment, Almost one in 50 HIV-positive gay and bisexual men who contract syphilis is at risk of developing symptoms of early neurosyphilis, new research suggests. That "is a minimum estimate of what the problem is really like out there,"... Read more »
Straight Talk About SyphilisWe're HIV-positive, we live in Los Angeles (L.A.) County, and we value our health. We work hard for it. We're more aware than most. We've seen the billboards and print ads. We've heard the radio spots. We know the basics of HIV transmission, and... Read more »
Syphilis and MSM (Men Who Have Sex With Men)What is syphilis? How common is syphilis? How do people get syphilis? What are the signs and symptoms in adults? Why should MSM be concerned about syphilis? How is syphilis diagnosed? What is the link between syphilis and HIV? What is... Read more »
SyphilisWhat is syphilis? How common is syphilis? How do people get syphilis? What are the signs and symptoms in adults? How does syphilis affect a pregnant woman and her baby? How is syphilis diagnosed? What is the link between syphilis and... Read more »
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Syphilis and Herpes 1/2
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Anybody knows how accurate it is testing for Syphilis at 1 week after exposure.. I tested negative 7 days post exposure, I didn't get the typical 'chancre', but I'm still a little concerned.. since there are rare cases where you might have it...
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Syphilis
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hi Guys,I have a question: If I would have been infected with syphilis about FOUR YEARS ago, would I have noticed by now? I do remember having a small pimple-like thing near my penis. It was a small pimple, it was quite sensitive and sometimes it... Read more » Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal
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Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said NormalBy MATT CRENSON AP National Writer January 27, 2005, 7:26 AM EST A recent rise in syphilis rates in the United States is probably due to natural cycles rather than an increase in unsafe sex or other behaviors, accordin... Read more » 7 month HIV and Syphilis Negatives...Von Dutch?
Posted by rufenough, 1 Reply
Hi all,To anyone who has followed my progress out there (especially for you Mrs J&J! And OG, Von Dutch), I got my negative results for HIV and Syphillis Wednesday morning. My doctor is now referring me onto an infectious disease specialist, and a... Read more »
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