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Taking unprescribed to cure "syphilis" or other STDs

hii am hiv positive guy from indiarecently i had receptive anal intercourse from a random guy.though he used condom, while i gave him oral, and also during sex, but i doubt if it malfunctioned.after a few days , i had severe painful lymp node...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,First off, we recommend that <b>all</b> sexually active get tested on a regular basis for HIV/STDs.While you're curious about Syphilis, burning urination is more a symptom of something like Chlamydia. Which... Read more »

Windows periods for other STDs besides syphilis

Hi Richard,1. Recently you answered a question about the window period for syphilis. Thank you so much for that. Now, could I please get the window periods for the following STDs as well? -- chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B and C.2. How many...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Great questions! Here ya go...1. The incubation period for Gonorrhea is usually 2 to 7 days. The incubation period for Chlamydia is usually 2 to 6 weeks, but can be longer. The incubation period for Hepatitis A is 15 to 50 days. The... Read more »

HIV+ or Hepatitis or Syphilis or Chalmydia or Gonorrihea or all of them :(

Hello Doctor Bob How are u? I am sexually active heterosexual man but WITH protection. Over the last 2 years I have had sex with around 100 high risk CSWs and multiple encounters with each (maximum around 14 with a girl). Four weeks ago I performed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You've had sex up to 14 ties with 100 high-risk sex workers over the past two years? WOWZA! Maybe we should check your dose of Cialis. I can't imagine what the expense line of your annual budget might be for your extracurricular... Read more »

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... 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 »

Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal

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Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal
By 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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