Incubation Period

[soulium]

Question for Health Nurse,

How long after sexual contact should I wait to get tested? What is the incubation period for common STIs like syphilis?

I want to make sure that the tests are as accurate as possible.

THanks a lot HN

 

[Health Nurse]

Question for Health Nurse,

How long after sexual contact should I wait to get tested? What is the incubation period for common STIs like syphilis?

I want to make sure that the tests are as accurate as possible.

THanks a lot HN

Hi Soulium

Here is a link to our blog. It has information on what tests to get and how long you need to wait before being tested.

http://healthnurse.wordpress.com/faq-about-sexual-health/3-getting-tested/

If you start to experience symptoms like it hurts to pee or discharge from the penis or any unexplained rashes or sores it would be best to go in straight away. Otherwise you should wait at least 2 weeks before getting your test done.

As most sexually transmitted infections (STI) do not show symptoms we recommend that everyone goes for a regular check up.


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