Question 1

what is the incubation period on most stds?

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Very wide range: "Incubation period" can mean time to symptoms or time until transmissible to partners. Many STDs never cause symptoms, especially in women. When symptoms occur, typical times are gonorrhea 3-5 days; chlamydia 1-2 weeks; herpes 3-10 days; syphilis 3-6 weeks; HIV 10-20 days; HPV 1-2 mo. to transmit, 6 mo. to 2 years for warts or abnormal pap smear. If at risk, get tested; don't wait for symptoms.

Question 2

how are oral stds tested?

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Exam: Usually oral condylomas are diagnosed by a clinical presentation and possible biopsy

Question 3

how many types of stds exist

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Lots!: There are many different kinds of stds, including those caused by bacteria (like gonorrhea and chlamydia) and those caused by viruses (including herpes and hiv). You can limit your exposure to most STDs by using barrier forms of contraception (like condoms!), and since most are treatable (even if not curable), see a healthcare provider if you think you've been exposed.

Question 4

what are the most common stds?

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My top 5: Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hiv, in no particular order.

Question 5

what are some symptoms of stds?

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Here are some ...: Common STD-related symptoms may include, not limited to, the following: Gono / chlamydia - burning peeing, urethral / vaginal discharge, etc.; herpes - itching, sore, painful blisters at sites, etc.; trich - frothy fishy discharge, painful sex, etc.; syphilis - painless lesions with indurated margin, etc. at early stage, - nerve deficiency at its very late stage as neurosyphilis, etc.; ...

Question 6

how can you get cured from stds ?

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Depends: Some have cures, some do not. To find out how to cure the ones that can, you go to the doc for an evaluation. For others, the doc can provide ways to reduce symptoms and reduce the risk you pass them to others, based on what disease you have.

Question 7

what is the cause of stds in men?

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Infections: Std is an infection transmitted from one person to another.

Question 8

how often should i get checked for stds?

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Depends on activity: That depends on how often you're having sex, especially unprotected sex.  It could be anywhere from never to every 3 months.  I have some patients who should probably be tested every week!  but remember that there's no single easy test for stds. To test broadly you may need a combination of blood tests, urine tests, and often throat and rectal swabs.

Question 9

are there common signs of stds for males?

Accepted Answer

STDs: Different STDs may present in differing fashions and there is not a common thread. Some may occur without overt symptoms.

Question 10

what stds should ibe most concerned about?

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ALL of Them !: Herpes, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Hepatis B, Hepatitis C, HIV are viruses which can be spread sexually, Trichomonas is a  parasite, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea &amp; Syphilis are bacterial infections.

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