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I started my antibiotics for gonna/chal two days before i got my std checks. my test came back negative, is that false neg because i started the meds?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe/not: Most modern testing for these germs is based on their DNA found in a sample. It does not matter if they are alive or dead. Two days of meds would likely not alter the results. Given the importance of treatment I would finish it anyway. Older testing for gonorrhea was by culture, requiring live germs, but this is seldom done today.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/13/2019

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A member asked:

I started my antibiotics for gonna/chal two days before i got my std checks. my test came back negative, is that false neg because i started the meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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