STDs, Internal Medicine FAQ

Concerns About Infection Risks from DIY Condom Use: A Young Adult's Inquiry

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I have a question. I have some small wounds on my ring finger, and this morning I was trying to use a condom for the first time because I was a bit nervous about using it later. It's a bit funny, but after I finished, I accidentally t...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there is no risk of contracting any sexually transmitted infections or HIV, so there is no need to worry. However, please keep the wound clean to avoid infection. Thank you for your question.

Can Scratches Lead to Infection? Understanding Risks of STDs and Hepatitis

The issue of abrasions? Hello, while I was grocery shopping with my family, I accidentally got scratched on my hand by a key or something from the back pocket of a vegetable vendor. I'm concerned about the possibility of contracting any STDs, hepatitis B, or HIV from this. T...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, a minor abrasion on the skin surface is unlikely to lead to the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, so you do not need to worry. Thank you for your question.

Can STDs Be Detected After a Long Asymptomatic Period?

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing Issues Hello, Dr. Hong. If a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is left untreated (due to being asymptomatic or unnoticed), and a long time passes until the asymptomatic stage, can it still be detected during testing at that point? O...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, it depends on which disease you are referring to. If it is HIV, it may lead to a chronic infection, and it should still be detectable at this stage. If it is syphilis, it could become latent, but there is a high chance it can still be detected. As for other sexually transm...

Essential STD Screening: What You Need to Know After Safe Encounters

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening Hello Doctor, several years ago I had protected vaginal and oral intercourse with a sex worker. I later tested negative for HIV and syphilis, and I have not experienced any other symptoms since then. I would like to ask if I need to ...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if all the safety behaviors you described are followed, there should be no need to test for other diseases. Generally, STD testing primarily focuses on syphilis and HIV, while other STDs usually present with noticeable changes in appearance, which can often be assessed bas...

Can You Get STDs or Other Infections from Toilet Water?

Infectious disease issues If a foot without any wounds accidentally steps into a toilet and is submerged in toilet water, but there are no feces present (as they have already been flushed away), is there a risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or other infect...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if there is no trauma, there should not be any infection issues. Thank you for your inquiry.

Can You Catch Infections from Public Baths? Understanding Risks and Precautions

Is the disease contagious? Hello, today I had to take a shower outside because the pressure valve in my home bathroom broke and there was no plumber available. I went with my family to a hot spring place. My left big toe doesn't have any bleeding wounds, but I felt pain in t...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on the situation you described, the chance of contracting a sexually transmitted infection through a small wound is very low, so you don't need to worry. Thank you for your question.

Understanding STD Transmission: Follow-Up Questions and Guidance

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transmission follow-up questions? Hello Doctor: Regarding the STD transmission inquiry 163849, you mentioned continuous observation. What does that mean? Should I get re-tested later, or can I just seek medical attention if any issues arise?...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your condition, there is no need for an examination at this time. "Continuous observation" means to monitor for any discomfort or symptoms that may arise. If any do occur, then further medical evaluation or testing will be necessary. Thank you for your i...

Understanding STD Transmission: When to Seek Further Testing

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transmission follow-up questions? Hello, doctor. Regarding the STD transmission inquiry 163850, I apologize if I have offended you; I just want to confirm your opinion. Since you used the term "temporarily," I am still quite concer...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Yes, because in medicine and disease, there are no absolute certainties. It can only be said that based on current medical advice, there is no need for further testing and no cause for concern. However, if any symptoms or discomfort arise in the future, it would be advisable to u...

Understanding Drug Use and STD Risks: Key Questions Answered

Drug and sexually transmitted infection issues? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions: 1. If a drug user performs oral sex on me, is there a risk of contracting drugs? 2. Can drugs be transmitted through oral sex or similar routes? 3. If I tested negative for STDs after more than...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. As long as protection is used, there is generally no need to worry. 2. Currently, there are no reports of transmission of infections through oral sex. 3. If all tests are normal and there have been no unsafe sexual practices during this period, there should be no issues...

Am I at Risk of Infection from Public Transport Cleaners?

Can it be transmitted? Hello, doctor. I'm not sure if I have obsessive cleanliness, but today while holding my child on the train, a man next to us left his trash on the cup holder. Later, a cleaning staff came to clean up, and although I don't think their job is dirty,...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on the process you described, neither you nor your baby should be at risk of infection, so there is no need to worry. Thank you for your question.

Can Touching Genitals After Using Phone Spread STDs?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) issues? If I briefly wash my hands with water and a little soap after using my phone and then touch my genitals before taking a shower, is there a risk of contracting warts or a sexually transmitted infection? Thank you.

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on the cleaning process you described, the likelihood of obtaining cauliflower is very low. Thank you for your inquiry.

Understanding STDs: Concerns About Transmission and Safe Practices

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) issues? Hello Doctor, I have a question. My boyfriend had a small bump last year and after examination, it was diagnosed as genital warts. I trust him completely, and I also got checked and was found to be negative. He has been very protective...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, cauliflower is indeed transmitted through bodily fluids and blood via mucous membranes, and the risk of infection through general skin contact is quite low. As for condoms, they serve two additional purposes: one is to prevent the transmission of other sexually transmitted...

Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Indirect Contact?

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) transmission issues? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if it is possible to get infected if I touch something that a person of the opposite sex has touched, and I happen to scratch an itch through my pants. Also, if I sit on a chair that someo...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, itching through clothing or sitting on a chair will not transmit sexually transmitted infections. Thank you for your question.

Concerns About Contact with Menstrual Blood: Infection Risks Explained

Encountering suspected menstrual blood? Hello doctor, this morning when I got up to use the bathroom, I didn't pay much attention and just sat down. After I got up, I noticed there was blood on the toilet seat, which startled me at first because I thought something was wrong...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, direct skin contact with menstrual blood should not transmit sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and syphilis. These infections are not transmitted in this manner, so there is no need for concern. Thank you for your question.

Can You Get HIV or STDs from Toilet Water or Clothing?

Infection concerns? I would like to ask if getting splashed by toilet water on the vagina in a public restroom could potentially lead to HIV or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Additionally, during the process of changing underwear, is there a possibility that HIV could be...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact and blood exposure. According to your description, general contact with water, clothing, or personal items does not lead to HIV infection. Thank you for your question.

Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Acne or Skin Contact?

Can sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be transmitted? Hello, doctor. I previously had warts, but after they were treated with electrosurgery, they did not recur. However, I accidentally touched my chin acne while showering. Can the virus be transmitted through the acne wound...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if there has been no recurrence of the disease previously, touching the pimple would not be contagious. Thank you for your question.

Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Acne or Skin Contact?

Can sexually transmitted infections (STIs) be transmitted? Hello doctor, I previously had genital warts, which were treated with electrocautery and have not recurred since. However, I accidentally touched my chin acne while showering. Can the virus be transmitted through the acne...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, if the cauliflower (genital warts) has been treated with electrosurgery and there are no signs of recurrence, it should not be transmitted through the wound. Thank you for your question.

Can Touching Contaminated Materials Spread STDs?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transmission If a hand touches a blood-stained gauze or cotton swab and then comes into contact with an open wound, can various sexually transmitted infections be transmitted?

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the variables affecting this hypothetical question are too numerous, including whether there is an infectious issue, the amount of blood involved, the size of the wound, immune status, and so on. Therefore, it is not possible to directly answer whether an infection will oc...

Understanding the Risks of STDs from Unprotected Sexual Encounters

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) If I am still a virgin and I have sexual intercourse with someone who is also a virgin without using a condom, and then I have intercourse with another person under the same conditions, what are the risks? Additionally, if oral sex is performe...

Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be transmitted through any unprotected sexual contact. For women, having an intact hymen does not necessarily mean that they are free from any STIs, as infections can still be acquired through sexual contact other than vaginal int...

Understanding Penile Health: Concerns About Infections and Symptoms

Post-examination inquiry? Hello doctor, I am the one who had a small abrasion next to the penile frenulum due to masturbation. I am worried that if my hands touch external surfaces like a bathroom doorknob or faucet, and then touch the abrasion, I might get infected with HIV, syp...

Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Yes, it can be distinguished. 2. Currently, it is not. 3. It is definitely not syphilis, so there is no need for a blood test. 4. This is not related to balanitis. 5. It cannot be transmitted this way. 6. No. 7. No. 8. No. 9. It can still occur, but th...

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