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negative biokit test
hi,
i had protected sex about 5 days ago with a girl that says she is clean (I have no verification of this). I got a biokit test that came back negative today. I have redness above the penis, it is kinda blotchy. The doctor said it was nothing to worry about but biokit says you should wait 2 weeks before a test, the doctor told me - 2 weeks was the average with results showing up in as little as 4 days and that given the symptoms if i had it it would come back positive. should i still be worried? is there anything else that could cause such redness (slight ichyness - i am not sure if it is in my head) only 4 days after sex? Also, there is no way that i could have gotten anything form someone else, she was my first non-virgin.
i had protected sex about 5 days ago with a girl that says she is clean (I have no verification of this). I got a biokit test that came back negative today. I have redness above the penis, it is kinda blotchy. The doctor said it was nothing to worry about but biokit says you should wait 2 weeks before a test, the doctor told me - 2 weeks was the average with results showing up in as little as 4 days and that given the symptoms if i had it it would come back positive. should i still be worried? is there anything else that could cause such redness (slight ichyness - i am not sure if it is in my head) only 4 days after sex? Also, there is no way that i could have gotten anything form someone else, she was my first non-virgin.
a biokit isn't remotely accurate at 5 days.
you were seen and were told that this didn't look like herpes. if this reoccurs, be seen again and a lesion culture of active symptoms is helpful. meanwhile if you need the peace of mind, repeat your igg herpes test at the 3 month mark. the risk of contracting genital herpes from a one time protected encounter is incredibly low.
grace
you were seen and were told that this didn't look like herpes. if this reoccurs, be seen again and a lesion culture of active symptoms is helpful. meanwhile if you need the peace of mind, repeat your igg herpes test at the 3 month mark. the risk of contracting genital herpes from a one time protected encounter is incredibly low.
grace
so the rash as responded well to the clotrimazole - fading away over the last couple days (still remains-light pink color). At the same time I have had swollen glands. Is there anything to make of these contradictory symptoms?
I can tell you now what I pretty sure her response will be.
5 days is not enough time for an accurate test. The body takes time to build up anitbodies to a level which is detected by most test. But she may comment later.
5 days is not enough time for an accurate test. The body takes time to build up anitbodies to a level which is detected by most test. But she may comment later.
I guess this question is more for grace, how accurate is a biokit test after 5 days?
I had 2 yeast pustules on my forskin. So yes it can come with bumps. It also has a red area. Herpes can be misdaignoised as a fungal infection as can a herpes be a misdiagnoisis when its really a fungal infection.
so just to clarify, a fungal problem might come with sores as well as a rash and a herpes problem would also lead to sores from a rash? or does the herpes usually start with sores/pimples?
What you are talking about sounds like a fungal infection. I have had one just recently that I think I finally got rid of but it maybe coming back. The redness usually comes with the sores. I think you have a fungal infection and need to treat it. Stop worrying about Herpes at this point. If they thought it was Herpes I am sure they would have given you a lot more information and told you they thought it was herpes. Sounds fungal and your doctor gave you an anti fungal medication (one that I used myself. I didn't find it as effective on my fungal infection in the groin but I did find it cleared up my altheletes foot.)
If it was herpes would i expect the redness to get worse over time and develop into sores? does redness precede sores? the redness is also not on my penis but around it
It can lead to irriation. Its like rubbing your skin with water. It will get irriated after a while. Speaking from experince on this one too (ex-wife was a squirter) so it will happen.
I agree with the doc. It happens! :-) 5 day biokit I am sure was way to soon. If you get any other symptoms see your doctor. Otherwise if you want to retest you can in 12-16 weeks after the encounter.
I agree with the doc. It happens! :-) 5 day biokit I am sure was way to soon. If you get any other symptoms see your doctor. Otherwise if you want to retest you can in 12-16 weeks after the encounter.
the doc said that it could be some sort of infection/bacteria/fungal but he was not sure. he told be to get clotrimazole 1%
the girl i had sex with was naturally very wet (gusher) i am not sure if this can lead to some sort of irritation
the girl i had sex with was naturally very wet (gusher) i am not sure if this can lead to some sort of irritation
We recommend testing of people after 12-16 weeks post encounter. This is the most accurate time.
Protected sex is a low risk for Herpes. Did your doctor give any reason why your penis was red/blotchy?
I am not sure much on the biokit result as I will leave that for grace to answer. She is trained in testing.
Protected sex is a low risk for Herpes. Did your doctor give any reason why your penis was red/blotchy?
I am not sure much on the biokit result as I will leave that for grace to answer. She is trained in testing.
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