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Who Is At Risk For Syphilis
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unprotected-insertive oral sex at risk for hpv syphilis hepatitis herpes?Thank you for your informative asnwers to our questions. My question is: I recently received unprotected oral sex from a stranger. (Dumb Dumb thing to do; I know.)There was no ejaculation -- if that is a factor. How much at risk am I for HPV,...
Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W
Columbia University's Health & Related Services
The risk for getting HIV from receiving oral sex is practically zero. The risk for getting another STD this way is very low. It really depends on the STD.It is possible to get an STD from a person performing oral sex on you if they have an active...
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Syphilis RiskHello, I am HIV+ (on treatment and undetectable VL) and I began dating someone who is also HIV+... Read more »syphilis risk from kissing?First, Dr. Frascino, let me say that I cried when I read about you having HIV and how you got it. I... Read more »
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Pennsylvania: HIV Risk Higher for Teens Who Had Syphilis, GonorrheaA quarter of new HIV cases in Philadelphia are teens and young adults -- the primary target of the city's new STD prevention campaign. Among local high school students, 64 percent reported being sexually active; 15 percent disclosed sexual debut... Read more »
Antibiotics Safe, Effective for Preventing Syphilis Among High-Risk Populations, Study SaysAntibiotics can be a "safe and effective" way of preventing syphilis infection among high-risk populations, according to a pilot study published in the November issue of the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases , the Baton Rouge Advocate ... Read more »
Men Who Have Sex With Men Have a 140-Fold Higher Risk for Newly Diagnosed HIV and Syphilis Compared With Heterosexual Men in New York CityThe current study describes the population of men who have sex with men in New York City, comparing MSM demographics, risk behaviors, new HIV infections, and primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis rates with those of men who have sex with women... Read more »
Male Circumcision Reduces Risk of Genital Herpes and HPV Infection, but Not SyphilisHeterosexual men who undergo medical circumcision can significantly reduce their risk of acquiring two common sexually transmitted infections?herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), the cause of genital herpes, and human papillomavirus (HPV), which can... Read more »
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Rise and Fall of Syphilis Said Normal
Posted by Anonymous
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 » receiving oral sex risk?
Posted by merrywell
Hi I received unprotected oral sex without a barrier from 2 different guys whose HIV status I'm not sure of(i'm a female). I regret what I did and feel so guilty. Stupid me. Am I at risk for HIV? I tested negative for gonorrhea, chlamydia and...
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Is that a HIV risk ?
Posted by kevinfly, 1 Reply
1. I put my penis between the legs of a CSW , and rub it until ejaculation , if my penis touch her vulva and some vaginal secretions , as the legs tight together and a little like a closed environment , is that dangerous ?2. If I already have a... 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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