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Bacterial Infection vs. STD / HPV / HIV - Opinions, thank you!

by mjpe, May 12, 2007 12:00AM
So here's an update on my situation. Commentary is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

The rash on my neck worsened on May 1st and I went to the emergency room. The head doctor on call said I had a bacterial infection and prescribed that I use Bactroban Ointment and 250 mg Cephalexin tablets. The reason my infection spread so badly is I shaved.

Although the doctor insisted that my rash was not a symptom of an STD, I asked that a test be conducted for 100% certainty. A culture was performed and I tested negatively for Herpes.  I have already tested negatively for HIV using a "Rapid Blood Test" as a local center.    

The medicine was extremely effective and my rash largely cleared up in 2 days and was completely gone in 3 days.

As my final questions for peace of mind:
1) Because the bacterial medicine was so effective and the doctor felt that my rash was not a symptom of HIV or Herpes, plus a negative Herpes culture and HIV test were performed, can I feel extremely confident that I am "safe"?
2) My fiance's Pap Smear came back and was 100% fine too. So again should I feel that we are "safe"?

I apologize about the seemingly paranoid questions. Just hearing one more time that I'm fine is appreciated. Thanks again. I guess the one reason for my paranoia is I have had "sweats" at night on and off since this situation started.
Member Comments (2)

by mjpe, May 12, 2007 12:00AM
Sorry about the double post, just hoping an MD could reply.  

I assume this is a fairly open and shut case.  I did not engage in any high-risk behaviors other than unprotected vaginal sex with my fiance.  About 2 months ago, she tested positively for Chlamydia, which shocked both of us.  

We took antibiotics at the time (although I had tested negatively).  That's what caused the STD paranoia.  Then, I had the bacterial infection, which made me more nervous.  

Nonetheless, it seems like I have nothing to worry about but would like to get a second opinion on this.  

by barn babe, May 12, 2007 12:00AM
The doctor doesn't respond to questions on this forum. If you want his opinion, you need to pay the 20$ US (or thereabouts) on the other STD forum, and he will answer your questions.  

You sound fine to me. (But I'm just an internet yahoo.)  You had the STD testing and came out negative. I wouldn't worry any more about whatever skin condition you had being related to an STD.  


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