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Took a syphilis test at 10 days and then at 22 days and both was negative. took both tests out of anxiety after giving oral sex (msm). this was a few months ago. would i need to retest?

Q: took a syphilis test at 10 days and then at 22 days and both was negative. took both tests out of anxiety after giving oral sex (msm). this was a few months ago. would i need to retest?

: Yes at 90 days. How about exposure to other STDs?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes at 90 days. How about exposure to other STDs?

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 12/27/2022

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A member asked:

Took a syphilis test at 10 days and then at 22 days and both was negative. took both tests out of anxiety after giving oral sex (msm). this was a few months ago. would i need to retest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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