
Can STD Be Contracted Through Unprotected Intercourse?

Please do not panic, almost nil possibility of HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Unprotected intercourse can lead to sexually transmitted diseases.
However, if you have tested negative for them, the chances are low.
Syphilis is rare nowadays, however its test comes positive only few days after the exposure.
The same is the situation with HIV infection.
Genital herpes usually is very symptomatic with lesions in the genital area, so herpes is ruled out and is not a possibility.
I will suggest you to not to panic, and get a repeat blood test for Syphilis and HIV 6-8 weeks after the unprotected intercourse.
If the anxiety is very severe, you can consult a physician to give you antianxiety medications.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist


Herpes not a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, lesions of herpes are like blisters, these are itchy and have burning sensation, and are generally associated with fever.
These lesions are around genital area and not on thigh low down.
The lesions you are describing do not seem to be herpes lesions.
I suggest you not to worry at all and not to panic.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma


No chance of sexually transmitted disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, burning sensation in pubic area can be due to long pubic hair, sweating and rubbing with the undergarments.
If on examination, if there are no lesions, then the chances of sexually transmitted diseases are not there.
There is absolutely no need to panic.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma


Latent virus do not spread
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The genital herpes is usually symptomatic, and it is very rare that it stays dormant and do become symptomatic after a variable period of time.
The latent or asymptomatic herpes, even if it is there, is not passed on to the sexual partners as the latent virus causing herpes thrives in the nerves, and not in the genital mucosa.
I suggest you not to worry, and the that the explanation is satisfying for you.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma


Latent infection means asymptomatic infection which is capable of manifesting symptoms under particular circumstances or if activated
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Latent infection means the infection which does not become symptomatic immediately after exposure, rather the causative virus or bacteria lies dormant in the body and some triggering factor like fever or malnutrition cause symptoms to occur.
Herpes virus can be latent in the nerves for many years and can become symptomatic anytime in life.
There is no particular time frame for it.
No, if the herpes infection was there at the time of the first contact, then the blisters should have been formed.
Only burning sensation is not an indication of herpes infection.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN


IgM and IgG levels of Herpes infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Latent or dormant Herpes do not spread by contact or sexual intercourse.
If you are convinced that you have contracted the infection, then you should get your blood test done to detect herpes infection.
The IgM and IgG levels of Herpes infection needs to be done.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma


Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, herpes can be tested in 6 weeks after exposure.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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