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 HIV rates in lebanon? is it easily transmitted from men to women? Where can we get a proper safe HIV test?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The latest data on the rates of HIV in Lebanon date back to 2009, when the prevalence of HIV infection in people between the ages of 15 and 49 was reported at 0.1%, keeping in mind that this is the pr... Read More
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Had an hiv test in a nonprofit organization, he poked my fing with a small needle & put some blood on test. He didnt use a new one he only wiped it with alcool(needle. Is it safe. Can i be infected?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I highly suspect that the healthcare worker who withdrew the blood utilized a used needle to prick your finger - this is a huge error and I strongly doubt that any professional healthcare worker would... Read More
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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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Can the HIV virus be transmitted if one gives oral sex while having mouth ulcers? Can you please elaborate on that?
2 Answers
Dr. Faysal El Kak,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- any risk of getting sperm to blood is a red warning to infection
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If mucus was found in urine and there is rare bacteria and the appearance of bowel is turbid, does this mean there is an std? Bcz im experiencing white liquide other than precum while masturbating
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- STDs that can be responsible of discharges are usually responsible of spontaneous discharges that are not related to ejaculation. Better to be checked anyway
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Sperm culture test result: culture : neisserea gonorrhea: no growth after 48h. What does it mean
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It means when a sample of your sperm was cultured, the bacteria called Neisseria Gonorrhea, a common cause of sexually transmitted infection, did not grow hence the result "no growth". In other words ... Read More
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What does spermatograph + culture and urine culture reveal regarding std and other things
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- Those tests are not the ones we prescribe when we suspect STDs
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Can a men get tested for an HPV infection and what are the sypmtoms ? are there any dangers from this infection to our health ?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- In men, HPV are responsible of warts. There is no test for this infection. In rare cases, especially a decrease in immunity status, this infection can progress to cancer
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