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Is it possible for std symptoms to show up less than 24 hours after sex?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not possible: No infection can start to cause symptoms that fast; rarely sooner than 2-3 days. However, if an STD were already present, symptoms might be triggered by sex. Play it safe and see your doctor for diagnosis and possible treatment. Good luck!

Answered 2/25/2018

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