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Syphilis Detection
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Can Syphilis test detect HIV?Is it possible to detect HIV infection from the blood test for syphilis, assuming the test is taken after the window period is over?...
Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.
University of Massachusetts, Medical School
No, the blood tests for syphilis are specific for that infection and do not provide any information on HIV status....
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"Can HIV test detect Syphilis?"im just wondering if HIV test can detect Syphillis ?... Read more »Syphilis and HIV (SYPHILIS 2011)I recently submitted a question regarding syphilis and HIV and you were very brief in your... Read more »
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Increasing Detection of Asymptomatic Syphilis in HIV PatientsNoting that new syphilis diagnoses in London were mainly in men who have sex with men, many of whom also had HIV, researchers at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital introduced regular serological screening for syphilis in the HIV unit during routine... Read more »
Mississippi: Health Department STD Detectives in Harrison County Have Tricky JobsWhen an individual tests positive for HIV/AIDS or syphilis in Harrison County, Mississippi, there are four workers for the state's lower six counties, who are charged with finding and notifying partners so that they can get tested and, it is hoped,... 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
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 » 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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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 » Advertisement
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