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Ways to get infection
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Ways to get infection
by Bro. Rah, Jul 06, 2006 12:00AM
My partner was diagnosed with Tric... I was advised to get tested and treatment. My doctor gave be a prescription, and took a blood test. My results came back negative.. "No infectious diseases" at all. My partner claims that she hasn't been with any one else.. Can this be medically possible, and what are the chances of this? Her GYN says that her tests results came back positive. Can there be false positive tests?
Thaks
Bro. Rah
Thaks
Bro. Rah
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Jul 06, 2006 12:00AM
, Jul 06, 2006 12:00AM
Except for special tests available in research settings, there are no reliable tests for trichomonas in men; your negative tests do not mean you were not infected. However, a positive test in a woman is highly reliable, so you can be sure your partner's test was accurate. There is no way to know which of you was infected first. Most men have no symptoms, and women can carry the infection for a long time. Either of you could have brought the infection into your relationship, from some past partner.
Up to 20% of people with trich also have gonorrhea or chlamydia. If not done, both you and your partner need to have urine and/or vaginal tests for those STDs.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Up to 20% of people with trich also have gonorrhea or chlamydia. If not done, both you and your partner need to have urine and/or vaginal tests for those STDs.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Member Comments (1)
by hdr, Mar 26, 2008 12:41PM
A related discussion, contacting trichomonas was started.
