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I am bout to get a shot, can doctors figure out if you have stds just by doing so or does it have to be a cotton swab?

Q: i am bout to get a shot, can doctors figure out if you have stds just by doing so or does it have to be a cotton swab?

: Sometimes we just make the diagnosis by history and examination and go ahead with the treatment. However, testing to confirm the diagnosis is still preferred.

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Sometimes we just make the diagnosis by history and examination and go ahead with the treatment. However, testing to confirm the diagnosis is still preferred.

Answered 5/5/2021

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A member asked:

I am bout to get a shot, can doctors figure out if you have stds just by doing so or does it have to be a cotton swab?

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