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Can A Person With Chlamydia Contract Gonorrhea?
Question: Positive hsv 1 and equivocal hsv 2 after two months . What r the chances its negative ? And positive chlamydia , wat r the chances of having gonerrea ? Wat medications to take
Brief Answer:
Gonorrhea and chlamydia frequently co-exist
Detailed Answer:
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Equivocal hsv- 2 after two months of sexual encounter and in the presence of hsv- 1 infection, would most likely turn up as negative, if you test around 3-4 months time. Hsv type - 1 infection can cause equivocal hsv type - 2 results.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are very often associated and it is a protocol to treat for both of these infections simultaneously. Treatment of choice for gonorrhea is infection ceftriaxone 250 mg I/M whereas for chlamydia, it is usually a single 1 gm dose of azithromycin.
I suggest that you visit a doctor in your region for the needful
Regards
Gonorrhea and chlamydia frequently co-exist
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern.
Equivocal hsv- 2 after two months of sexual encounter and in the presence of hsv- 1 infection, would most likely turn up as negative, if you test around 3-4 months time. Hsv type - 1 infection can cause equivocal hsv type - 2 results.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are very often associated and it is a protocol to treat for both of these infections simultaneously. Treatment of choice for gonorrhea is infection ceftriaxone 250 mg I/M whereas for chlamydia, it is usually a single 1 gm dose of azithromycin.
I suggest that you visit a doctor in your region for the needful
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i have no symptoms of hsv 1 . And I was tested negative after 10 days of exposure . I will be unable to meet a doc or do a test for another 4 months . Can i directly take your medication even if i havent tested for gonerea . I have already taken azithromicin 500 mg for chamidiya . Should i have another course of it along with the other medicine . Can i wait taking my medication for another 4 months ? Wat will be the harmful effects . So do u think my hsv 1 is a false positive ? If not can you suggest ways to prevent spreading ot to my family .
Brief Answer:
I suggest treatment only if you have symptoms Or after lab confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
At 10 days there is high probability for the Hsv screening test to be negative. Ideally you should do this test after 3-4 months of exposure, so there is no harm in waiting for another 4 months before re-testing for herpes.
Do you have any symptoms of urethritis i.e urethral discharge? Or burning sensation on passing urine? I would suggest you to take medication for gonorrhea and chlamydia only if you have symptoms. Otherwise medication is only advised if there is lab evidence Or the infection is detected by lab tests.
A equivocal hsv 2 after 2 months of contact and in the presence of positive a hsv type -1 is likely to be a false negative, however, that needs to be confirmed by testing after 3-4 months.
These are STD's and if you have so, these can only be passed on to other with whom you make sexual contact and not through casual contact with family members.
Regards
I suggest treatment only if you have symptoms Or after lab confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
At 10 days there is high probability for the Hsv screening test to be negative. Ideally you should do this test after 3-4 months of exposure, so there is no harm in waiting for another 4 months before re-testing for herpes.
Do you have any symptoms of urethritis i.e urethral discharge? Or burning sensation on passing urine? I would suggest you to take medication for gonorrhea and chlamydia only if you have symptoms. Otherwise medication is only advised if there is lab evidence Or the infection is detected by lab tests.
A equivocal hsv 2 after 2 months of contact and in the presence of positive a hsv type -1 is likely to be a false negative, however, that needs to be confirmed by testing after 3-4 months.
These are STD's and if you have so, these can only be passed on to other with whom you make sexual contact and not through casual contact with family members.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doc . I have slight burning sensation when urinating . Can i spread hsv by sharing towels or utensils . If i am positive for hsv 1 and no symptoms , when can i expect an out break . Can you tell me what other symptoms can i expect for gonerea .as per your advice i will wait for another four months until lab test for taking the medication . Thank you
Brief Answer:
Hsv is only spread by direct contact
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
No, Hsv does not spread through inanimate objects like shairng towels. It only spreads through direct and intimate contact.
Since you are positive for hsv type 1, though you can break out at some time in future but that can not be predicted. Most of the people who have a new/ recent infection with hsv break out often during the first year, however, the frequency of episodes lessens with time so that there may be just a single episode every year or every alternate year after a few years. Certain factors like stress, fever, exposure to strong sun can precipitate an outbreak of herpes.
Gonorrhea, usually presents with pus discharge per urethrum in addition to pain and burning sensation on micturation.
Regards
Hsv is only spread by direct contact
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
No, Hsv does not spread through inanimate objects like shairng towels. It only spreads through direct and intimate contact.
Since you are positive for hsv type 1, though you can break out at some time in future but that can not be predicted. Most of the people who have a new/ recent infection with hsv break out often during the first year, however, the frequency of episodes lessens with time so that there may be just a single episode every year or every alternate year after a few years. Certain factors like stress, fever, exposure to strong sun can precipitate an outbreak of herpes.
Gonorrhea, usually presents with pus discharge per urethrum in addition to pain and burning sensation on micturation.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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