How can we know in which stage a person with a syphilis desease is, knowing that he is not sure when he got the infection
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- Hello Blood tests combined with a proper clinical examination and interrogatory
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Have had multiple un-protected sexual relationships during the past year. Is there cases of any std's that stay dormant? Cant get tested bfr a month!
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- you have to get checked for hiv hepatitis b and hepatitis c, as well as syphilis. you should dal so have urine exam if you have a discharge from the penis. this is a very risky behavior stay safe and ... Read More
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How long after an HIV infection do I develop lymphadenopathy and flu like symptoms? I am an immunocompromised person on Methotrexate and Remicade.
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Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- The medications per se can give flu like symptoms.Otherwise the question is too vague and not precise . ARe you HIV +?
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I also did before pcr test for hiv, hbv, hcv all negative at 4 and 12wks, syphlis pcr was detected at 12wks, re tested at12.5 wks TPHA, RPR were neg
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Suggest repeat syphilis serology combination ROR, TPHA every 3 months in pregnancy esp if u have genital lesions...
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Can HIV be transmitted in a very small amount of precum?
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- The "HIV" virus is present in all the body secretions, and thus transmission is possible with any those secretions but in different risks percentages.The risk of transmission from a precum is low, tho... Read More
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I'm feeling pain, pressure & burning in the pelvic area (V lines). What could it be? I had unprotected sex a week ago, is it an STD? Normal urination
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may produce a burning sensation, but upon urination and not along the pelvis. It is a good idea to consult with a urologist to make sure you do not have subtle s... Read More
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How soon will hiv symptoms appear Nd what are the first signs? Could they appear in less than 1 week?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Active HIV infection symptoms do not manifest this early after exposure. It takes a minimum of 3-4 weeks for symptoms to appear, and in the majority of cases, there are no overt symptoms but mostly su... Read More
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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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What are the symptoms of genital warts on lips and herpes? Are they both curable?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Warts and herpes are 2 different lesions. Herpes classically presents with a small vesicle (small bump with fluid inside, or small blister). Warts could be flat or like a cauliflower, like extra-skin.... Read More
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