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how long does it take to have symptoms?
How long does it take an STD like syphilis to show up?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Syphilis itself typically causes symptoms--usually a sore on or near the genitals, anal area, or sometimes the mouth--3 weeks to 2 months after exposure. But the incubation period for other STDs is all over the map: as short as 1-3 days for gonorrhea or herpes, typically 7-10 days for chlamydia, and often several weeks for genital warts and certain other infections.
Also, most STDs most often cause no symptoms at all, or such mild ones they aren't noticed. So going (say) a few weeks after exposure without symptoms is no guarantee a persons isn't infected. If you had risky sex, especially with a partner you don't know well, go get checked. If you don't have a regular health care provider, call your local health department.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Also, most STDs most often cause no symptoms at all, or such mild ones they aren't noticed. So going (say) a few weeks after exposure without symptoms is no guarantee a persons isn't infected. If you had risky sex, especially with a partner you don't know well, go get checked. If you don't have a regular health care provider, call your local health department.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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Regards,
Phil
Regards,
Phil
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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.
