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How quickly following unprotected sex can i get tested for stis (stds)?

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Disease screening: Different stds have different incubation periods. It ranges from one week for gonorrhea, trichomonas and chlamydia to 6 months for hiv. That is why you must be very careful whom you take as a sex partner. Syphilis and hepatitis take about 6 weeks to detect. Discuss the specifics with your doctor.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 3/3/2014

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