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Does he need a syphilis test?

by jenna150, Oct 07, 2009 06:28PM

Tags: syphilis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexual

Hello, My boyfriend and I decided to have std testing prior to sex. He went for tesing and his doctor told him, after a visual test and interview, that he does not feel he needs the syphilis test. Do I need to be concerned? Thank you.

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by Vance2335

, Oct 08, 2009 07:25AM

No, syphilis is rare in developed countries and rare in women. So unless you are in a 3rd world country or your bf has been with men before i would see no need to do a syphilis test.

by jenna150, Oct 08, 2009 08:21AM

Thank you, Vance2335. I appreciate your information very much.

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