if you are concerned about syphilis, test 6 weeks post encounter. should you notice any obvious genital symptoms before then, be seen promptly.
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I do not worry about HPV too much since it is very common and could lie dormant for years. There is virtually no way to determine who has it and who does not. Even if I test negative, there is no guarantee it will not come up later. And if I test positive there is no way to tell WHEN I got it ...
About the only one of concern would be the warts, which go away on their own anyway, but there is also medication to suppress them.
Oh all things syphilis would be the least to worry about. Herpes and HPV would be more of a possibility then syphilis.
Syphilis is mainly in the gay and bisexual male community. A 24-25 year old woman having syphilis...very rare.
Would not be concerned at all.
So at what point do I become contagious? When the chancre appears or before?
I have seen the photos and I am watching for that. But I have read anywhere from 3 - 90 days. So I want to get tested initially then have a follow up at 90 days. But wondering how long to wait to get tested to ensure reliable results.
MS = Mississippi
The state that is ranked third highest in number of confirmed cases of syphilis
MS???
Syphilis is rare in developed countries. So your risk would be very very low.
The 1st stage is a canker at the point of infection (you can google pics of it), normally shows at about 21 days and a test is conclusive at 6 weeks post exposure.
Syphilis is transmitted from direct contact with a syphilis sore.
We don't speak on treatment here.