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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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's the blood test code you write in your prescription for Syphilis? What to tell them in the lab to do this test? I'm not in Lebanon & it's urgent
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- The first test to do for Syphilis is VDRL.
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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,HCV,HBV,SYPHILIS ALL NEGATIVE 5MONTHS POST EXPOSURE(4MONTHS POST PEP) IS EVERYTHING CONCLUSIVE
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I could not help but notice how anxious you are about the results of viral load tests post PEP and whether or not they are conclusive, as you have asked the same question over the past few months: the... 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
2 Answers
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?
2 Answers
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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How can someone do a comprehensive STD test for diseases like HIV, Balanitis, Syphilis among others?
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- The baseline tests that are done in case of a sexually transmitted disease are the serology test for HIV, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis (VDRL).
Those must be done at the time of exposure (to detect i... Read More
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