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Can Herpes Or Hepatitis Be Detected Without A Medical Test?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Question: if I would have herpes or hepatitis would I ever find out without getting tested?
I don't think I do but I always worry.
even HIV? I don't inject or share needles and I am straight
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Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can only be detectable clinically when disease has progressed

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.

Actually these can only be detectable clinically once the diseases have progressed and almost become difficult to treat so as is commonly said, precaution is better than cure, so having tested regularly and avoiding any known risk factors is advisable. Role of early detection is important because it has better treatment results.

You do very good by avoiding any possibilities of getting any of these by avoiding needle picks and unprotected exposures.

Best measures are to use barrier methods in sex with unfamiliar partners, limiting needle usage unless only for life saving medical procedures, and avoiding used pickers, needles, shaving kits and other equipment and not sharing it is very important.

Hope it has answered your query. If you dont have any more questions, please close the discussion. You can also reach me directly through my profile in future, in case of any more questions, Regards.
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Can Herpes Or Hepatitis Be Detected Without A Medical Test?

Brief Answer: It can only be detectable clinically when disease has progressed Detailed Answer: Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. Actually these can only be detectable clinically once the diseases have progressed and almost become difficult to treat so as is commonly said, precaution is better than cure, so having tested regularly and avoiding any known risk factors is advisable. Role of early detection is important because it has better treatment results. You do very good by avoiding any possibilities of getting any of these by avoiding needle picks and unprotected exposures. Best measures are to use barrier methods in sex with unfamiliar partners, limiting needle usage unless only for life saving medical procedures, and avoiding used pickers, needles, shaving kits and other equipment and not sharing it is very important. Hope it has answered your query. If you dont have any more questions, please close the discussion. You can also reach me directly through my profile in future, in case of any more questions, Regards.