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What happens in the penis swab test?do they put a camera inside?are there any side effects?i have penile discharge so i need to check what's wrong.

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Test not invasive: thet just take a sample to looks for STD

Answered 5/26/2015

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probable STD: Penile discharge almost always is STD -- gonorrhea, chlamydia, or nongonococcal urethritis (NGU). You don't need urethroscopy ("camera inside") for diagnosis or testing, just collection of discharge with a swab, or a urine test. (If these don't give the answer, maybe urethroscopy later.) Best to see an STD or genitourinary med specialist if available. Your sex partner(s) also will need treatment.

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