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How long after unprotected sex can i get tested for all std's?can i get herpes from someone else that has no sores??

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Dr. Varun Verma answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Asymptomatic spread: Most STI testing is based on finding antibodies that are made in response to an exposure/infection. So short answer - most take a few weeks. However you should consider testing now to establish that you don't have an STI that you are presently unaware of. Since a large number of patients with herpes are asymptomatic it is unfortunately possible to get herpes from someone who has no visible lesion

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Time varies. Yes.: Varied times for different STDs. Gonorrhea & chlamydia 2-3 days, probably 1-2 weeks for vaginal infections like trichomonas and bacterial vaginosis, 4-6 weeks for syphilis & HIV blood tests. If no symptoms, do it all at 4-6 weeks. Herpes is often transmitted by people who don't know they have it or who are not having an outbreak.

Answered 1/16/2015

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