How soon will symptoms appear regarding std
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- There are lots of STDs types: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, HCV, HBV, HIV, HPV, etc ...Each might appear at different time following infection.
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How long should I wait after a risky sexual experience (either unprotected sex or sores in mouth etc.) for hepatitis B and C tests to be conclusive?How often should a sexually active person be tested?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- to detect if you have antibodies , 6 mth is enough, as compared to rapid PCR that can detect it in several days
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How AND where can I get tested for all stds? Please be specific for each std. I want to know if I am "clean"or not. (For ex. HIV: blood test, lab), what are the other ones I should worry about?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you got involved in unprotected sexual intercourse with a partner whose STI status is unknown, it’s a good idea to get tested. You also need to discuss the need for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP),... Read More
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Hiv , hepatitis C , hepatitis b , syphillis is a 4 months post exposure ( 3 months post PEP for HIV ) CONCLUSIVE? 4th generation hiv tesT
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes these tests are conclusive. In any case, it is recommended that you always follow up with your treating physician.
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Hiv , hepatitis C , hepatitis b , syphillis is a 4 months post exposure ( 3 months post PEP for HIV ) CONCLUSIVE?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is advisable that you do HIV testing one more time at 6 months post PEP. As for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis, if they were negative initially then you need not repeat them (it's not ... Read More
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For Hepatitis C , how long does it take to be detected in blood tests for antibodies and antigene blood test after exposure ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Anti-HCV antibody detection by EIAs (enzyme immune assay) are 97% specific but cannot distinguish acute from chronic infection. The most recent third-generation EIA can yield positive results an avera... Read More
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis A , B and C? Do symptoms always appear?Where can I get vaccinated for both? Is it safe? And how much does it cost?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Viral hepatitis is caused by the hepatitis and other viruses. Some types of hepatitis only result in acute infection without causing permanent damage to the liver. Other types can persist for many yea... Read More
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My husband has antigene australia hbs ag and anticorps anti hbc II are positive. What should we do?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- These are for Hepatitis B and C. You should consult an infectious disease doctor and a gastroenterologist to be able to assess if he has chronic active Hepatitis or it is not active.
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What are the routes of transmission for Hepatitis C?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Percutaneous transfusion account for more than 90 per cent of transfusions associated with hepatitis cases. Drug use accounts for more than 50 per cent.
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