heads up: Syphilis outbreak
- Thread starter Poonertime
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Fresh off the news wires: 18 months ago
Seriously though, it is a concern for those that do some less safer acts.
Not a big issue for most PERB Members. Still a good idea to be tested regularly though.
http://globalnews.ca/news/2512134/syphilis-rates-highest-in-30-years-in-bc/
"VCH is particularly urging gay men to get tested regularly as 97 per cent of syphilis diagnoses are male and more than 90 per cent identify as gay, bisexual or men who have sex with men. While syphilis rates have increased in all age groups, the largest increase is among 20 to 24-year-olds, marking a shift to younger men."
http://globalnews.ca/news/2512134/syphilis-rates-highest-in-30-years-in-bc/
"VCH is particularly urging gay men to get tested regularly as 97 per cent of syphilis diagnoses are male and more than 90 per cent identify as gay, bisexual or men who have sex with men. While syphilis rates have increased in all age groups, the largest increase is among 20 to 24-year-olds, marking a shift to younger men."
It has been common knowledge in the Gay community for a number of years now. I get checked at the Bute St clinic and I have asked if it has gone into the hetero community. They say its quite rare in the hetero community but seems to be going strong in the Gay community.
The Bi Men see SPs just like the rest of us. There's a study that claims that we are no more than 6 points of contact from any other person.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_degrees_of_separation
This. I stay away from ladies, even in one on ones, that promote partner experiences where dude will mix it up with another guy.
BBBJ a reason to rethink this. http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/news/20041021/misconception-oral-sex-cant-spread-syphilis
http://std.about.com/od/syphilis/f/syphoral.htm
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http://std.about.com/od/syphilis/f/syphoral.htm
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You can be absolutely anonymous at these locations. No Care card needed or proof of anything.
STI clinic on 12th is on north side between Oak and Cambie at the west end of the CDC building.
My preferred and recommended.
