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Will Untreated Syphilis Lead To Testicular Removal If Left Untreated

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Hepatitis C & Enlarged Spleen left untreated

What happens with a person who has an Enlarged Spleen and it is not removed or the under laying cause most likely Hepatitis C with Bridging Fibrosis is not treated? I get extreme pain in the upper left & right quad's. Have no insurance and...
Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine
I share your concern for liver disease, expecially if your liver shows bridging fibrosis and you have an enlarged spleen. I would consider speaking to a social worker to see if they can assist you in determining how you might obtain financial... Read more »

about syphilis

If a patient has been HIV+ for 10 yrs.,could they still have syphilis and not know it? How long... Read more »

Syphilis

Could you please explain how syphilis may manifest itself and when tests would begin to show... Read more »
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WHO Warns Gonorrhea Might Soon Become Untreatable

Today in Manila, the World Health Organization met with public health experts to devise an action plan for addressing the growing threat of drug-resistant gonorrhea. Improper use of antibiotics to treat gonorrhea has resulted in resistance to... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Newark, New Jersey: Syphilis Cases Rise as Nation's Continue to Fall

In the most recent city rankings, released Tuesday in San Diego at the National STD Conference, Newark had the ninth-highest incidence of syphilis in the country in 2000. The city is among a handful of US cities where the STD has been on the rise... Read more »
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Syphilis -- a Dreadful Disease on the Move

Until 1997, it seemed that syphilis rates were declining in Canada. However, since then, outbreaks of syphilis have been reported in every major Canadian urban centre. These outbreaks are not occurring in isolation -- parallel outbreaks of syphilis,... Read more »
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Syphilis Cases Heightening in China, Raises Concerns About Potential for Increased Number of HIV Infections

Syphilis incidence in China has increased from 0.2 cases per 100,000 people in 1993 to 5.7 cases per 100,000 people in 2005, according to a study published in the Jan. 13 issue of the journal Lancet , BBC News reports. Study co-author Myron... Read more »
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Untreated PCP

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hi,

I have a friend who has made it known that he is refusing any further medical treatment. He has recently been diagnosed with PCP. Knowing that untreated PCP is a one way street, can anyone tell me what to expect, or even tell me what to tell... Read more »

Important!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
This question may sound stupid, thats y i chose to post it here! however i was wondering if any STD left untreated can lead to hiv? im aware that STD increase the risk of aquirin hiv from another person who is infected. But if youve had no sexual... Read more »

Can neuropathy be a sign of HIV.

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I recently tested negative for HIV at 15 weeks, but I am having neuropathy in feet and legs. If it's not being caused by HIV, then what could it be? Read more »

MY TONGUE

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS ABOUT ERYTHEMATOUS CANDIDIASIS???? I HAVE SPLOTCHES ON MY TONGUE THAT COME AND GO. I HAVE SEEN TWO DOCTORS WHO SENT ME HOME WITH NOTHING. I HAVE A HARD TIME CLEARING MY THROAT. CAN THE DIFFICULTY IN SWALLOWING HAPPEN... Read more »

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