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Does mri check for std?
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No it does not: To check for stds, typically a culture is done. This could be from urine, a swab of the genitals or a blood culture. An MRI is typically for bone, muscle, nerves or organs.
Answered 10/4/2016
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No: Usually sexually transmitted diseases are diagnosed with cultures or blood samples.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: Mri is test that demonstrates anatomy, not function or infection. Some consequences of an std may be visible as anatomical changes, but not diagnosable as such.
Answered 9/7/2017
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