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Do I have syphilis?
9 weeks ago I had unprotected sex after a night out at a bar in rural Illinois. About a week later I noticed a small circular bump that had a dimple or impression in the middle. It’s been 8 weeks and the bump is almost gone. I tested for all stds at 4 weeks post exposure all negative. I retested for syphilis at 8 weeks and the results were negative. RPR (Non reactive) Are those test results conclusive or should I re-test again in a few weeks? I’m really worried. The sore was not red at all but had raised edges and an impression in the middle. Was not moist or anything. Also it was small maybe 2-3mm in circumference. Thanks for any and all advice!
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Yes, it's conclusive.
It can take up to 90 days to develop antibodies, but most people will by 6 weeks, and since you had symptoms, you probably would have, too.
A syphilis sore would take at least 3 weeks to appear, and would last about 3 weeks, not 8 weeks. It's not herpes either - a herpes sore wouldn't last nearly that long.
Has a doctor actually seen this?
Google molluscum. It doesn't sound exactly like what you have, at least as I imagine it, but take a look. If it is molluscum, it's not from this encounter, as the incubation period (time from infection to symptoms) is usually at least a few months long.
It can take up to 90 days to develop antibodies, but most people will by 6 weeks, and since you had symptoms, you probably would have, too.
A syphilis sore would take at least 3 weeks to appear, and would last about 3 weeks, not 8 weeks. It's not herpes either - a herpes sore wouldn't last nearly that long.
Has a doctor actually seen this?
Google molluscum. It doesn't sound exactly like what you have, at least as I imagine it, but take a look. If it is molluscum, it's not from this encounter, as the incubation period (time from infection to symptoms) is usually at least a few months long.
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Thanks for the response. Honestly it may have been a weird in grown hair as I noticed today a hair growing out the center. Haven’t been to the doctors as I don’t have health insurance yet. Just started a new job. But I’m sure I was just overthinking things! Thanks again!
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
