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What are the times for testing after exposure for common stds?
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Males can be tested for chlamydia and gonnorhea 2-3 days after possible exposure (pee in a cup). Most cases of syphilis (about 90%) will show up in blood tests after 6 weeks of exposure. HIV testing is now very reliable (but not always) after 6 weeks. Herpes usually shows up as sores within a week or two of exposure, and these sores can then be swabbed for testing. The standard blood tests for herpes are notoriously problematic (false positives/negatives, difficulty in interpreting results, etc), but can be done after a few months.
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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.
