Std And Mild Burning Around The Genitals

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U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Understanding Genital Herpes

Overview Cause Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications Overview Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, one of every five teenagers and adults is infected with genital herpes. Women are more commonly infected than men and it is estimated that one of every four women has herpes. Although at least 45 million...

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genital warts (HPV, 2011) (HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS AND HIV/AIDS, 2011)

if a person have genital warts does it mean that he/she is going to have a positive syphilis test like VDRL or RPR?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,No. Genital warts are caused by a virus, the human papilloma virus (HPV). Syphilis is caused by a bacteria, Treponema pallidum. You can read much more about HPV and syphilis in the archives of this forum. I'll repost below a sample of what... Read more »

will genital warts ever go away

I was diagnosed with genital warts, being treated on third round of acid. more new warts keep coming back every 3 months. Will this ever stop? How do I prevent another outbreak? Once cleared when and how often will they come back? Once clear...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,See below.Dr. BobHPV (Human Papillomavirus) July 2009What is HPV?HPV (human papillomavirus) is a sexually transmitted virus. It is passed on through genital contact (such as vaginal and anal sex). It is also passed on by skin-to-skin contact.... Read more »

Genital warts (HPV) and HIV

Hi Dr Bob,Thanks for all you hard work and answering the questions of all worried people.Here are the delima i am goin throuh. Last year Dec 05 engage with the safer sexual with a sex worker. Condom was properly used and i checked at the end it was...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,If the latex condom was used properly and did not fail (break), your HIV-acquisition risk would be essentially nonexistent.The cause of genital warts is HPV, human papilloma virus. Unlike HIV, HPV can be transmitted by mere skin-to-skin contact.... Read more »

std's

hi, i've been having a lot of problems lately and i'm afraid that it may be an std. while urinating it is painful, i have itching and burning sensations, i have discharge as well as a foul odor. on top of that i believe i have teo lymph...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Yes, it sounds like you may have gonorrhea or another STD. Go see a doctor ASAP.... Read more »

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Genital Herpes Question..

Posted by scared83, 1 Reply

I know there aren't many Herpes infected people on this site but the forum description does say "and other STD's" so I'll take a shot...

In December I had vaginal sex with a prostitute. I was wearing a condom and was only "in" her for like a minute.... Read more »

To Ny_Gal or others about std

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Dear NY_GAL
I took a gonnorea clymidia test at a Planned Parenthood in another state other than NY where you work. It was a urine test. The results negative I called to repeat the test and they said they wernt doing it antmore as it wasn't reliable.
EH... Read more »

std question

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I just tested positive for hsv1 does that mean I have genital herpes too? I tested negative for hsv 2 . i just need some clarification please help. Read more »

STD

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a question that i need an answer to. My ex-boyfriend just called me and told me that he had an infection in his balls. He said they were burning and they hurt really bad. He said that the doctor said the ONLY way he could have contracted... Read more »

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