Risk of Syphilis Infection After Needle Stick Injury: What You Need to Know
Stabbed by a syphilis patient? Hello, doctor. I was needled by a patient while working, and I have a bleeding wound from the puncture. The patient's RPR is 1:1. What is the likelihood of infection in this case?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you work in a hospital, the needle stick procedures for examination and prevention should be handled by your institution. You should consult the responsible physician and conduct regular follow-ups. In my opinion, it depends on the patient's infection status; my im...[Read More] Risk of Syphilis Infection After Needle Stick Injury: What You Need to Know
Understanding Syphilis Test Results: What Do Positive PRP and Negative TPHA Mean?
Syphilis testing The first PRP test result is Positive 1x(+), and the CIA test result is Negative <0.10. The second PRP test result is also Positive 1x(+), while the TPHA test result is Negative <0.10. These test results suggest that the PRP (Pallidum Reaginic Test) is po...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It may be a false positive for RPR (you wrote PRP). It is recommended to consult the physician who ordered the test. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Test Results: What Do Positive PRP and Negative TPHA Mean?
Concerns About Syphilis Infection After Unprotected Oral Sex
Concerns about syphilis infection? Hello doctor, a week ago I had a deep kiss and performed oral sex without a condom with a stranger (but the other person did not ejaculate). I am very worried about whether I might have contracted syphilis. A few days after the incident, I notic...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If a sexual partner does not have syphilis, transmission is not possible. The diagnosis of syphilis is made through a blood test and cannot be determined by appearance. You may refer to the syphilis section of the Centers for Disease Control. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Concerns About Syphilis Infection After Unprotected Oral Sex
Understanding Bumps on the Glans: Causes and Concerns
There are two pimples on the glans? Hello Doctor, I am someone with phimosis. About two weeks ago, I engaged in safe sexual activity with my partner. Four days later, I went hiking in hot weather while wearing three layers of pants (underwear, swim shorts, and beach shorts). The ...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
Your condition may warrant further testing to rule out syphilis or herpes. Skin and genital diseases require visual examination; a diagnosis cannot be made solely based on description.[Read More] Understanding Bumps on the Glans: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Flat Warts and HPV: Common Questions Answered
Diagnostic Inquiry Hello, doctor. Today I went to the dermatology clinic to check on something on my neck, and the doctor said it was just a polyp and nothing to worry about! After that, I have a few questions I would like to understand: 1. So, are flat warts and flat condyloma...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Different. 2. There are many mucous membranes, both in the anal and genital areas. You can refer to websites like Wikipedia for more information. 3. A diagnosis requires examination by a physician. 4. Sexually transmitted infections are primarily transmitted through sex...[Read More] Understanding Flat Warts and HPV: Common Questions Answered
Understanding the Differences Between Flat Warts and Flat Condylomas
Syphilis flat warts 1. What is the difference between flat warts and flat condylomas? 2. Are the lesions on the neck flat warts or flat condylomas? 3. Can a general dermatologist visually distinguish between flat warts and flat condylomas? 4. Are flat condylomas typically f...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) Flat warts are caused by HPV infection, while condyloma latum is associated with syphilis infection. 2) Diagnosis should be made by a physician. 3) It should be possible, but sometimes it may not be entirely certain. 4) Condyloma latum usually occurs on mucous membranes...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Flat Warts and Flat Condylomas
Understanding Syphilis: Treatment, Testing, and Transmission Concerns
Regarding indices? Hello Doctor: Three to four months ago, I had a skin tear on my glans and visited a clinic, initially thinking it was balanitis. After a week of treatment with no improvement, I returned to the clinic. This time, the doctor suspected the presence of primary syp...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Appropriate penicillin treatment can reduce the infectivity of patients within 24 to 48 hours. What you are referring to is likely the VDRL test, which is used to monitor the activity of the disease and the effectiveness of treatment. It is best to compare results from the same t...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis: Treatment, Testing, and Transmission Concerns
Can I Rule Out HIV and Syphilis After 6 Months of No Sexual Activity?
Could you please provide more context or content for translation? If a doctor has undergone blood tests for HIV and syphilis three months after engaging in sexual activity, with both tests being negative using venous blood, and then approximately six months later (four days short...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the test results are normal and it has been six months, you can feel reassured. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can I Rule Out HIV and Syphilis After 6 Months of No Sexual Activity?
Can a Negative Syphilis Test After 92 Days Rule Out Infection?
Dr. Du, may I ask you a question? Dr. Du, if I get a blood test for syphilis 92 days after having sexual intercourse and the result is negative, can I rule out a syphilis infection?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the test results are accurate, syphilis can be ruled out. It is recommended to practice safe sex to avoid risks. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can a Negative Syphilis Test After 92 Days Rule Out Infection?
Assessing HIV and Syphilis Risk After Unprotected Oral Sex: A Patient's Journey
Post-exposure testing for RT-PCR and combo tests after unprotected receptive oral sex? Hello Doctor, on September 5th, I had unprotected oral sex for about 1-2 minutes without ejaculation. After 25 days, I underwent a fourth-generation rapid test for syphilis and HIV, and the res...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The official information on HIV indicates that the window period is 6 to 12 weeks for conclusive results. As for risk levels: No risk - masturbation; Low risk - mutual masturbation, light kissing, mutual rubbing, sexual activity with condom use; Moderate risk - deep kissin...[Read More] Assessing HIV and Syphilis Risk After Unprotected Oral Sex: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Syphilis Treatment and Transmission Concerns
Treatment and Transmission of Syphilis Hello, Doctor: 1. I was diagnosed with syphilis in mid-April 2018, after having tested negative in early June 2017. The physician treating me said that a single injection of Benzathine Penicillin is sufficient for treatment within a year of...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis - long-acting benzathine penicillin is indicated, with a single injection completing the treatment; it is most suitable for patients who cannot receive daily injections and have poor compliance. Method: Administer Benzathine penicillin...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Treatment and Transmission Concerns
Understanding Balanitis and Syphilis: Key Insights for Sexual Health
Balanitis and Syphilis Hello, doctor. My boyfriend and I are experiencing issues with our genitalia after being intimate. He has visited a urology clinic, but there are many points he mentioned that I cannot understand, and I feel it relates to my rights, so I am asking here. His...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Balanitis is different from syphilis; syphilis presents with many variations and can also manifest as balanitis. However, syphilis can be diagnosed through a blood test. If you are very concerned, you can visit a urology department at a hospital for a blood test to check f...[Read More] Understanding Balanitis and Syphilis: Key Insights for Sexual Health
Understanding the Risk of Syphilis Infection in Everyday Situations
Probability of syphilis infection Hello, Dr. Du. I would like to ask you: I took a taxi home and sat in the front seat. When closing the door, the scalp above my right ear touched the door frame. After getting home, I unconsciously scratched my scalp and found small pimples (whic...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Syphilis is not so easily transmitted; the situation you described would not lead to transmission. Wishing you good health. The primary mode of transmission for syphilis is through sexual contact, and it can also be transmitted through blood transfusions. If a wound comes ...[Read More] Understanding the Risk of Syphilis Infection in Everyday Situations
Risk of Syphilis Infection from Nipple Licking or Biting
The likelihood of contracting syphilis through nipple licking or biting is relatively low, but it is not impossible. Syphilis is primarily transmitted through direct contact with syphilitic sores or lesions, which can occur in the genital area, anus, or mouth. If an individual ha...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The primary mode of transmission for syphilis is through sexual contact, and it can also be transmitted via blood transfusion. If an open wound comes into direct contact with the infected person's semen, blood, vaginal secretions, or other mucosal secretions, bodily f...[Read More] Risk of Syphilis Infection from Nipple Licking or Biting
Understanding Genital Rashes: When to Seek Further Testing
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request? Hello Doctor, may I ask if the rash you mentioned is on the genital area or on the body? I had a test done in the fourth week after engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse, and everything was normal. Do I need to get teste...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I have seen both genital and systemic issues. In your case, if you did not inform the physician about any unsafe sexual behavior during the outpatient visit, the physician will likely use the most common diagnoses to assess the situation. If the partner involved in the uns...[Read More] Understanding Genital Rashes: When to Seek Further Testing
Understanding Early Symptoms and Testing for Syphilis
Symptoms of syphilis? Hello Doctor: What are the symptoms of early syphilis? What is the incubation period? If there has been unprotected sexual intercourse and it has been 8 weeks without any symptoms, is it necessary to get a blood test? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Some syphilis infections may resolve on their own within about a month, presenting as a rash that does not persist. Therefore, you should get tested now. If you have engaged in unsafe sexual practices, it is important to inform your physician.[Read More] Understanding Early Symptoms and Testing for Syphilis
Understanding Syphilis: Questions About Diagnosis, Treatment, and Transmission Risks
Several questions about syphilis? Hello doctor, in October 2016, I went for an HIV and syphilis screening with my boyfriend. The test results showed that one of my values was positive. After inquiring, the doctor said this indicated a past syphilis infection that had been treated...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Part of the follow-up after syphilis treatment involves blood tests. It is possible that your blood test results indicate a past syphilis infection that has been treated. This phenomenon occurs because medical care is easily accessible now; sometimes, when patients present...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis: Questions About Diagnosis, Treatment, and Transmission Risks
Syphilis Recurrence or Reinfection: Understanding Your Risks and Options
Syphilis recurrence or reinfection? Background summary: The individual is HIV positive and has been well-controlled on medication. They received the hepatitis B vaccine about one to two months ago and had a syphilis infection approximately one to two years ago, with a recent syph...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello, it sounds like there is a significant chance of syphilis. As for new infections or recurrences, it is uncertain. Since your immune system is relatively weak, please take extra precautions to protect yourself. Healthcare providers genuinely care about your well-being, and I...[Read More] Syphilis Recurrence or Reinfection: Understanding Your Risks and Options
Could Red Itchy Rash Indicate Syphilis After Sexual Contact?
Rash? Syphilis? There is redness and itching on the thigh, which has been slightly scratched, but it is uncertain if there is an open wound (there is no bleeding, so it is unclear). During a sexual transaction, the hand came into contact with the vaginal secretions of the sex wor...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: Engaging in high-risk behaviors can lead to infections not only from syphilis, but also from all types of bacteria, viruses, or fungal infections. Skin redness, itching, and rashes are not exclusive to syphilis. It is recommended to promptly visit a dermatologist or an inf...[Read More] Could Red Itchy Rash Indicate Syphilis After Sexual Contact?
Can Syphilis Symptoms Appear 2-4 Days After Exposure?
Symptoms of syphilis? After engaging in a transaction with a sex worker, I noticed the appearance of papules on the left side of my left thigh 3 to 4 days later. Could this be a syphilis infection? I have researched that rashes are a symptom of secondary syphilis, but do these sy...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello: Syphilis is a systemic chronic infectious disease with complex and highly variable symptoms. It typically forms lesions at sites of skin or mucosal damage and can quickly spread throughout the body, affecting various organs and tissues, although patients may also be comple...[Read More] Can Syphilis Symptoms Appear 2-4 Days After Exposure?