The Std Caused By A Spirochete That Usually First Manifests On The Skin As Bloodless Chancres Is

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Chancre, I think.

My husband has an open area on his penis, close to the base that is not painful and he won't go to the doctor. Is it an STD or can other conditions cause this?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unfortunately I cannot diagnose your husband's problem over the Internet. A painless ulcer on the penis can indeed be suggestive of syphilis. Perhaps you could print out some information about syphilis and give it to him. (See below.)... Read more »

What about STD's? (MUTUAL MASTURBATION, STD RISK)

Dear Dr. Bob:I love you and your forum and am grateful for your truthful and candid answers; your... Read more »

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In/Out and STD

Hi RyanKind of an odd question, but here it goes. Put my mouth AROUND (not exactly on) a flaccid... Read more »

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