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Hello! i have an std question. 4,5 mnths ago i had an ulcer on my finger that i thought was primary syphillis- went away in 6 weeks.idid rapid and eia test at 7.5 weeks (neg) later i developer follicular rash but rapid test is neg at 4 mo. retest?

Q: hello! i have an std question. 4,5 mnths ago i had an ulcer on my finger that i thought was primary syphillis- went away in 6 weeks.idid rapid and eia test at 7.5 weeks (neg) later i developer follicular rash but rapid test is neg at 4 mo. retest?

: No. PL See a doc instead of self diagnosing. Finger ulcers are not a sign of Syphilis unless you have had definite exposure to someone having it. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. PL See a doc instead of self diagnosing. Finger ulcers are not a sign of Syphilis unless you have had definite exposure to someone having it. Good luck

Answered 6/26/2023

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A member asked:

Hello! i have an std question. 4,5 mnths ago i had an ulcer on my finger that i thought was primary syphillis- went away in 6 weeks.idid rapid and eia test at 7.5 weeks (neg) later i developer follicular rash but rapid test is neg at 4 mo. retest?

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