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Query on syphilis risk, testing and other potential STDs from oral
Hi,
I had a quick query regarding syphilis/ other STDs risk and testing window periods
I had 2 unprotected oral exposures with csws (received fellatio) over the last 2 months, latest one being 3 weeks ago.
I had the following questions:
- I had a non-reactive VDRL test at 3 weeks. Is this test conclusive at 3 weeks?
- Which other STDs am I at risk for?
- I have had no symptoms until 4 days ago where I developed mouth ulcers. But they have almost receded by now Should I be getting tested further?
Many thanks for the help. Keep up the good work.
Best regards
I had a quick query regarding syphilis/ other STDs risk and testing window periods
I had 2 unprotected oral exposures with csws (received fellatio) over the last 2 months, latest one being 3 weeks ago.
I had the following questions:
- I had a non-reactive VDRL test at 3 weeks. Is this test conclusive at 3 weeks?
- Which other STDs am I at risk for?
- I have had no symptoms until 4 days ago where I developed mouth ulcers. But they have almost receded by now Should I be getting tested further?
Many thanks for the help. Keep up the good work.
Best regards
Thanks for the reply again Vance. This was really helpful.
One of my greatest confusions was whether mouth ulcer should be a symptom since many (but not all) websites do mention that syphilis sores appear at the point of entry. As I had RECEIVED unprotected oral, I had assumed that the ulcers should be from some unconnected cause. However on further reading across the internet, rational thought obviously went for a toss and anxiety set in.
Thanks for giving the correct picture and keep up the excellent work!
One of my greatest confusions was whether mouth ulcer should be a symptom since many (but not all) websites do mention that syphilis sores appear at the point of entry. As I had RECEIVED unprotected oral, I had assumed that the ulcers should be from some unconnected cause. However on further reading across the internet, rational thought obviously went for a toss and anxiety set in.
Thanks for giving the correct picture and keep up the excellent work!
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
2. Gonorrhea and NGU are most common (even though they are not all that common) and herpes is possible also.
3. Mouth ulcers from receiving oral sex has nothing to do with a STD.
Was oral protected? If so no risk. If unprotected then low risk and probably should not be a worry.