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Std question: had an unproteced sex with a monogamous partner 3 wks ago. we both had negative std panel 2 mts ago. last week i developed a sore on finger (5 mm) not painful or bleeding, the center seems wet, edges are raised, not healing. syphillis?
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It could be primary syphilis (chancre) as the incubation period is up to 3 months. It could also be a herpes simplex outbreak. I recommend being seen at a men's sexual health clinic. Appropriate testing will be performed.
Answered 2/21/2023
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Overwhelmingly no. Have your doc check and treat it
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