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What Are The Tests Taken To Test For HIV Ans STD?
Question: Hi,
I have had protected sexual intercourse with multiple partners. In the last 1 year there have been two or three instances of unprotected oral sex (receiving).
Recently (last two weeks) i feel there is a repetitive formation of smegma which returns even though i maintain hygiene. Earlier there was itching and a bad smell but this has gone after i am taking extra care of my hygiene.
I would like to check for HIV/other possible STDs discreetly at a pathological lab but i would like the name of the tests i should do. My last physical contact has been over two weeks. Also if i need to worry about the smegma formation and if i can use some cream to reduce formation.
Regards
XXXX
I have had protected sexual intercourse with multiple partners. In the last 1 year there have been two or three instances of unprotected oral sex (receiving).
Recently (last two weeks) i feel there is a repetitive formation of smegma which returns even though i maintain hygiene. Earlier there was itching and a bad smell but this has gone after i am taking extra care of my hygiene.
I would like to check for HIV/other possible STDs discreetly at a pathological lab but i would like the name of the tests i should do. My last physical contact has been over two weeks. Also if i need to worry about the smegma formation and if i can use some cream to reduce formation.
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
genital hygiene for smega is sufficient
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
You need not worry of smegma formation. Clean area twice daily with warm water;' that should do for it. Local hygiene is more important.
You can opt for following Tests HIV - ELISA, Hepatitis B and C, VDRL for syphilis, herpes antibodies, other STDs if any symptoms.
You can consult your doctor and have discussion regarding specific tests .
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
genital hygiene for smega is sufficient
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
You need not worry of smegma formation. Clean area twice daily with warm water;' that should do for it. Local hygiene is more important.
You can opt for following Tests HIV - ELISA, Hepatitis B and C, VDRL for syphilis, herpes antibodies, other STDs if any symptoms.
You can consult your doctor and have discussion regarding specific tests .
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dear Dr.Basti,
As suggested, I did a blood test and have attached the report (password is XXXXXXX in capitals). Please let me know if this is ok. I am a little worried with the chlamydia report.
regards XXXXXXX
As suggested, I did a blood test and have attached the report (password is XXXXXXX in capitals). Please let me know if this is ok. I am a little worried with the chlamydia report.
regards XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Test shows Negative for STDs.Allay fears .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I gave gone through the reports.The tests are negative for hepatitis,Herpes1&2, syphilis, chlamydia as of now .It is good that it is negative for HIV.As the last exposure is 2 weeks earlier to date of test , you may need another test for HIV and hepatitis after 3 months just to allay fears of HIV .Antibodies may take up to 3 months to be formed in few individuals.If partner is negative for STDs then you need not worry at all.
So you can allay fears of other diseases including chlamydia.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Test shows Negative for STDs.Allay fears .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I gave gone through the reports.The tests are negative for hepatitis,Herpes1&2, syphilis, chlamydia as of now .It is good that it is negative for HIV.As the last exposure is 2 weeks earlier to date of test , you may need another test for HIV and hepatitis after 3 months just to allay fears of HIV .Antibodies may take up to 3 months to be formed in few individuals.If partner is negative for STDs then you need not worry at all.
So you can allay fears of other diseases including chlamydia.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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