In Manitoba, syphilis is usually diagnosed with a blood test for a specific antibody. This antibody is made by the body as a response to a syphilis infection. Once a person has been infected with … Read Full Answer
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I got treated for syphilis and the nurse told me to come back in 3 months to get re-tested. Why do I need to wait so long to get re-tested, if they said the syphilis should be gone in 7-10 days?
You’re right, a syphilis infection generally takes 7-10 days to clear after treatment is finished, … Read Full Answer
I have never been tested for sexually transmitted infections. What do I need to know?
We’re glad you asked. We recently created a short video to answer this exact question! We recommend routine sexual health testing for everyone who is sexually active or uses injection … Read Full Answer
If my cis straight partner doesn’t wash his dick properly, can it cause an infection and other problems for me???
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are not caused by poor hygiene practices but by unprotected sexual contact … Read Full Answer
I understand general screenings for STI is free in Canada but for herpes if you don't have any symptoms you need to get a blood test. Are these blood tests also free? Is it possible to get a blood test every week if you often have different partners?
Your willingness to get tested for STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and find more information on testing is a great step. You’re correct that STI testing is free in Canada, and … Read Full Answer
I recently tried meth for the first and last time. My friend who does it often said she cut her tongue on the right side, she thinks she bite herself, due to being high on meth. We shared a meth pipe and I wanted to know what are the risks of sharing that pipe ? Don't know if that was an actual cut on her tongue need to know if I should get oral testing ?
Sharing equipment like a meth pipe increases your chances of being exposed to an infection. Tiny amounts of blood from a cut or cracked lips can transmit … Read Full Answer
I am pregnant with my second baby, I was tested for sti’s routinely in October and it said negative. I was tested again a few weeks ago routinely as well in the pregnancy and it came back that I have Chlamydia.
A chlamydia test is done either through a urine sample or a swab of the cervix (or a swab of the urethra for people who have a penis.) You report being tested for STIs … Read Full Answer
Could a person be infected with HIV through a winter cold abrasive back of hand skin in contact with pre-ejaculatory liquid?
HIV is present in pre-ejaculatory fluids of a person living with HIV. Theoretically transmission could occur if the fluid comes in direct contact with the blood stream of another person through mucus membranes or broken skin. However it is … Read Full Answer
Are hemorrhoids a sexually transmitted disease? I get them occasionally, so do I need to be careful about sex?
Hemorrhoids are not a sexually transmitted infection. Sex with someone who has hemorrhoids … Read Full Answer
If my partner has HIV and we use a condom, what is the risk of getting HIV?
Wearing a condom is a effective tool for preventing transmission of HIV. Studies have found that condoms fail when they break, slip or leak during sex. So wearing condoms … Read Full Answer
Do I need ID to get tested for syphillis, gonnorhhea, or HIV?
Here in Manitoba, the best piece of ID to bring to a medical appointment is your Manitoba Health Card. In many cases, it’s the only piece of identification that the health care provider will need … Read Full Answer
I got tested at an event and they squeezed some blood from my finger onto a piece paper. I think it was for HIV. Does that sound right? Is it accurate?
It sounds like you were tested with dried blood spot testing.This type of testing is approved in Canada and is accurate.
Dried blood spot testing … Read Full Answer
I met up with a guy at a bath house. We had an agreement that he would use a condom. He put one on, but afterwards I noticed the condom was removed. What do I do now?
There are a few services you may want to access to check your sexual/physical health and perhaps manage your mental/emotional health … Read Full Answer
I feel I might be having an STI, but I am scared to go to the clinic because of the COVID-19 situation. Is there any way I can reach out to testing at Nine Circles?
We have modified our testing services to meet social distancing recommendations. Until further notice, we are only doing STBBI testing and treatment for people who require immediate services based on a phone assessment with an STI Testing Nurse … Read Full Answer
Does having a vasectomy lower my risk of STIs?
A vasectomy is very effective in preventing pregnancy, but it will not prevent STIs … Read Full Answer
I am undetectable but recently found out my bf has trich , will he catch the virus because of the trich?
Thanks for your question. I assume that you are talking about being HIV positive and having an undetectable viral load. Taking your HIV medications as prescribed and maintaining an undetectable … Read Full Answer
Is trichomoniasis only transferred sexually? Is there any way either gender can develop the infection on their own? Can it lay dormant for years? I'm in a long term relationship, 5 yrs in and I developed trich. He is the only partner I've had since the day we met.
Trichomoniasis is virtually always sexually acquired. Even though there is some evidence that trich may survive on items like towels, cases of transmission through household items has not been well documented … Read Full Answer
I have been reading into the Western Blot test for HSV (herpes) diagnosis through the University of Washington. It says it's deemed the gold standard for HSV testing. Can this test be ordered through your clinic?
PCR testing (through swabbing a sore) is the testing method used to accurately confirm herpes where a sore is present at testing. PCR tests are used routinely for people who present with a sore … Read Full Answer
