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I have been tested positive for syphilis score of 1:16 started penicillin treatment today. can i just get hiv? or does this mean i will later get hiv?
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These are different: Syphylis and HIV are caused by two different organisms. But if you test positive for one sti (std), you should be screened for all others.
Answered 6/10/2014
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