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Can doctors identify genital warts or herpes upon visualization? i assume dermatologists can, but wandering about pcp?

Q: can doctors identify genital warts or herpes upon visualization? i assume dermatologists can, but wandering about pcp?

: This would depend on their experience and training. Can always ask. Ask your Dr. And then maybe see both. Or go to STD clinic.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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This would depend on their experience and training. Can always ask. Ask your Dr. And then maybe see both. Or go to STD clinic.

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Dr. Alan Menter answered

Yes, agree , not uncommon for a non-dermatologist to accurately diagnose genital warts and/or herpes simplex

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Can doctors identify genital warts or herpes upon visualization? i assume dermatologists can, but wandering about pcp?

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