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No swabbing anymore?

by PadreJim, Dec 06, 2007 06:55PM

Tags: swab, testing, STD

Hello Dr.,

I recently went for a battery of STD testing (Syph, Gon, Chl) and after the visual examination the doctor said I could skip the usual unpleasant urethra swab. I guess I should've asked why. Can you enlighten?

PadreJim

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