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    Nov 5, 2007, 11:29 AM
    Adequate testing?
    Hello please I need an answer urgently... I had unprotected sex a few times (the first time was not more than a year ago).. cause the partners seemed so sure they're clean.. (I don't do this again.. never) but I'm afraid I catched some STD (even though there's no apparent sign.. im still anxious about this) and unfortunately.. in my closed minded society I can't take other than a blood test... so I must know.. are these kind of diseases (STD.. HIV) noticeable in a regular non specific blood test? (by the lymphocyte number... etc..? ) I have no idea I'm so worried... If yes how long should I wait to take it after the unprotected sex?
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    Nov 5, 2007, 11:54 AM
    HIV can live dorment up to 6months. They are all done through blood. Some through swabs of the fluid of the penis. You should go to your doctors and have a FULL STD CHECK... Do not have UNPROTECTED SEX always protect yourself. Please I so encourage you to go and get tested because its better to be safe then sorry. Good luck to you.
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    Nov 5, 2007, 12:37 PM
    These infections are not routinely screened for when taking blood. The doctor must order specific tests such as the ELISA test or Western Blot test for HIV/AIDS. Specific tests must also be ordered by the doctor for STDs.

    While routine screenings may find a high WBC, that does not diagnose the particular problem and further tests need to be run.

    Many STDs are asymptomatic until later in the disease process. Once a woman is sexually active she should have yearly visits to her GYNO.
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