[Question #3097] Follow Up to Question #2867
92 months ago
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This is a follow-up to my earlier question. To summarize, I am a 54 year old male who has been living in a different country than my wife for over 1 year. About 15 months ago (after she moved), I received oral deep throat sex for several minutes from another man. We also French kissed. EWH felt any symptoms I thought I had were not related to STIs and did not recommend testing.
Since the stakes are very high (my marriage will end if I transmit an STI to my wife), I am considering testing. There is a 10-panel test I can take confidentially. But, I don't know if I need all the tests. I have been vaccinated against Hep A&B. Also, it sounds like none of HIV, chlamydia or Hep C is transmitted via oral sex. So, I assume I don't need tests for those. Correct?
What about HSV 1&2? I have read many people don't show symptoms. Should I consider testing for HSV 1&2? I also read 20% of Gonorrhea cases don't show symptoms. I started 14 day course of doxycycline in the first week after receiving oral sex. Although I was told that would have cured most chlamydia, syphilis and NGU, I understand it would not cure all cases of gonorrhea.
So, would tests for HSV 1&2 and gonorrhea be reasonable? I ask because I have heard HSV test may give false +'s.
Is there an HPV test I can take (even though none are approved for men)? It's been ~15 months, how long would my body take to get rid of HPV?
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
92 months ago
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