North Bergen, NJ
A 28-year-old female asked:
how is oral stds tested, is it the same test as the blood work the gyno sends for?
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Dr. Stephen Pappachenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Pretty much: Additionally, local (oral) swabs for relevant infections-of-risk (e.g. HSV/Herpes, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, etc...) based on the specific history and locality can be done as well.
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