How Do You Know If You Have Syphilis

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"Syphilis vs Herpes panic - does Zovirax work on Syphilis Chancres?"

Hi Erik, really hope you are able to help me because my resources are very limited where I am at the moment and I am in a massive panic.Background: I am a heterosexual male with genital herpes, 4-5 outbreaks per year. Tested negative for HIV /all...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling panicked right now. Luckily it sounds like there's some good information in front of you, despite how hard it is to get a second opinion where you are!It sounds like you... Read more »

Can you still have neuro-syphilis, but test negative for syphilis test (blood)?

Happy New Years Dr. Frascino.I wish I had your linguistic intelligence so that you can also enjoy... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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 »

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North Carolina Health Officials Believe Syphilis Eradication Possible if Decreasing Incidence Trends Persist

Syphilis incidence in North Carolina is at its lowest point in recorded history, and health officials believe they are "on the verge of virtually wiping out" the disease in the state, which traditionally has been a "syphilis hot spot," the ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Syphilis Up Among Minority Gay, Bisexual Men

Rates of primary and secondary syphilis disproportionately increased in recent years among black, Hispanic, and young men who have sex with men, CDC researchers reported on Monday. Syphilis has been on the rise since 2000, and studies suggested MSM... Read more »

Jacksonville, Florida Ranks Low in Syphilis

According to the latest CDC data, Jacksonville ranked 18th among 25 major US cities in the rate of syphilis for 2004. Jacksonville reported 70 cases of primary and secondary syphilis for a rate of 8.6 cases per 100,000 people, lower than Miami's... Read more »

Syphilis Role in HIV Being Studied in California: STD and HIV Surveillance Working Together

Are syphilis outbreaks facilitating HIV transmission among men who have sex with men, or is syphilis contained mostly to MSM who are already HIV-positive? California's STD and HIV health officials hope to answer that question with assistance from... 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... Read more »

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 »

small bump on upper penis...syphilis?

Posted by sparkplug, 2 Replies

Hello all....

six weeks ago....i got intimate with a guy i was kind of dating. We got naked, made out, and did some dry humping (nothing else). i did not notice sores on his penis, and we discussed STDs before doing anything, tho i know that... 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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