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I treated gonorrhea on aug 4th with injection and i did not have any sex from that time. test 3 times negative after treatment 11 days, 23 days with urine test and 33 days with swab test. should i test more?

Q: i treated gonorrhea on aug 4th with injection and i did not have any sex from that time. test 3 times negative after treatment 11 days, 23 days with urine test and 33 days with swab test. should i test more?

: Since the treatment is nearly 100% effective, repeat testing usually isn't necessary or done. Your can rely on the negative test results: you're cured.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Since the treatment is nearly 100% effective, repeat testing usually isn't necessary or done. Your can rely on the negative test results: you're cured.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/30/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. you are clear

Answered 9/29/2023

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A member asked:

I treated gonorrhea on aug 4th with injection and i did not have any sex from that time. test 3 times negative after treatment 11 days, 23 days with urine test and 33 days with swab test. should i test more?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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