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Hi there everyone.. this might be a stupid Question but I was wondering, when one takes an HIV/aids test. Does the test cover STD's as well?

Why im asking this is because I take regular tests and iv never asked if this includes STD's as well. No I dont have symptoms or anything but I remember reading that the symptoms sometimes never show, so one can go assuming they dont have STD just because they dont have any sores on their private parts.

So have I been getting all the results needed or should I ask them to include an STD test as well?

I am sorry if this is a dumb Question. Thanks.
 
No it does not. HIV tests tests for the antibodies to the HIV virus...not the actual virus itself. HIV testing is only for HIV. Should you want to be screened for other STD's, then you should ask your doctor for a full STD panel. Even the other STD's tests are specific for each infection...so herpes wont be the same as for syph....I think. They should only have to take blood once or twice though. Should not have to take blood for each STD.
 
While we are on the question, what % of the bugs out there do the standard STD panels cover?
 
Hmmm ok thanks for the info, I guess ill have to be more specific next time.
 
hehe.. but that is a good point though, medicine is very much symptom driven and unless something shows up people assume they fine and dandy. I think thy check of the common ones for the region mostly so if you went shagging some tourist from the other side of the planet and the symptoms don't show it will very likely be missed too as they not looking for it.

Oh fyi, you will need to have two tests for the hiv test about 3-6months apart to be sure pending the type of test performed and last possible risk behavior.
 
Lycanthrope said:
If he has to ask, then it's pretty much a given.
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This is a ridiculous fallacy. People who think this way are exactly the type of people who spread STDs around. It only takes one time. You can be a virgin and have sex for the first time and still be infected by a myriad of diseases.

Most STDs are fairly harmless, but some have irritating side-effects. Herpes cannot be cured and causes skin irritation when one has an outbreak. That's about it though. Here's an interesting little fact for everyone out there... Did you know that cold sores are symptoms of a herpes virus infection? It could be either type 1 or type 2 (usually type 1 in the mouth area). If you have cold sores, you have herpes and there's a very real possibility of infecting your partner. This could be orally or genitally.

The rest of the STDs, barring syphilis, post a bigger risk to women than men. They can cause ovarian cancer and a myriad of other genital complications. Men mostly have no symptoms and aren't really at risk for anything particular. Oh, almost forgot about HPV! That's the other infection that could have some dire consequences. Certain strains of HPV can lead to penile/testicular cancer. Other strains cause you to have genital warts.

STDs are all around us but they're generally not too serious and it's only because they're associated with promiscuity that they get such a bad rep. Most people won't even blink if you tell them you have a cold sore, but tell them you have herpes and they'll freak! Statistically, most people (>80%) will de infected by some or other strain of the herpes virus (EBV/HSV/CMV) at some point in their life. The rest of the STDs generally respond well to antibiotic treatment and the body can clear them.
 
Nocturnity said:
This is a ridiculous fallacy. People who think this way are exactly the type of people who spread STDs around. It only takes one time. You can be a virgin and have sex for the first time and still be infected by a myriad of diseases.

Most STDs are fairly harmless, but some have irritating side-effects. Herpes cannot be cured and causes skin irritation when one has an outbreak. That's about it though. Here's an interesting little fact for everyone out there... Did you know that cold sores are symptoms of a herpes virus infection? It could be either type 1 or type 2 (usually type 1 in the mouth area). If you have cold sores, you have herpes and there's a very real possibility of infecting your partner. This could be orally or genitally.

The rest of the STDs, barring syphilis, post a bigger risk to women than men. They can cause ovarian cancer and a myriad of other genital complications. Men mostly have no symptoms and aren't really at risk for anything particular. Oh, almost forgot about HPV! That's the other infection that could have some dire consequences. Certain strains of HPV can lead to penile/testicular cancer. Other strains cause you to have genital warts.

STDs are all around us but they're generally not too serious and it's only because they're associated with promiscuity that they get such a bad rep. Most people won't even blink if you tell them you have a cold sore, but tell them you have herpes and they'll freak! Statistically, most people (>80%) will de infected by some or other strain of the herpes virus (EBV/HSV/CMV) at some point in their life. The rest of the STDs generally respond well to antibiotic treatment and the body can clear them.
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Great post. ;) Sounds like you've seen it all :D
 
Slootvreter said:
Great post. ;) Sounds like you've seen it all :D
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Just lots of research. One of my pastimes is debunking social stigma and peoples ridiculous beliefs. Ignorance is no excuse. We all have access to the internet and the myriad of topical sites out there. People just couldn't care less until something happens to them. I'd rather be proactive, so I know how to approach situations when they present themselves.
 
Nocturnity said:
This is a ridiculous fallacy. People who think this way are exactly the type of people who spread STDs around. It only takes one time. You can be a virgin and have sex for the first time and still be infected by a myriad of diseases.
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Woah there, cowboy. Don't pop a vein.

I never said he was wrong for wanting to be tested for STDs, did I? If two people who are virgins consummate a relationship, I sincerely doubt either of them are at risk of STDs or, for that matter, that STDs are even something they're concerned about.

Also, I never said that was the right way to go about it either (I believe that two people should always be tested before doing anything sexual in a new relationship). My point was simple: if he has to ask, he has concerns; if he has concerns, it's because he has a guilty conscience (read: has had sex without being tested or with someone who wasn't tested). It's really just quite that simple.

You're welcome to prove to me how this conclusion is in any way a fallacy.
 
@Lycan & Nocturn: You okes are talking past one another here. Both angles have merit: More sex partners does generally correlate with higher risk (Lycan right). However, the correlation is way to unreliable to be useful or safe (Nocturn right).

/dons flame suit for interfering

Nocturnity said:
Here's an interesting little fact for everyone out there... Did you know that cold sores are symptoms of a herpes virus infection? It could be either type 1 or type 2 (usually type 1 in the mouth area). If you have cold sores, you have herpes and there's a very real possibility of infecting your partner.
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Just to clarify: The vast majority of people already have type 1 and it can be picked up pretty easily by non-sexual means. e.g. Your mother gave you a kiss when you were 6 years old.
 
Lycanthrope said:
My point was simple: if he has to ask, he has concerns; if he has concerns, it's because he has a guilty conscience (read: has had sex without being tested or with someone who wasn't tested). It's really just quite that simple.

You're welcome to prove to me how this conclusion is in any way a fallacy.
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When pooky asked if OP had been sleeping with a lot of people, you replied with:
Lycanthrope said:
If he has to ask, then it's pretty much a given.
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That's not true. Simple as that. :)

Apologies if I came across as condescending. I assure you, it was never my intention. I'm just a bit jumpy when people mention promiscuity and STD in the same conversation. They do not necessarily go hand-in-hand and it's a HUGE part of the stigma that surrounds STDs. I don't like stigma. ;)
HavocXphere said:
Just to clarify: The vast majority of people already have type 1 and it can be picked up pretty easily by non-sexual means. e.g. Your mother gave you a kiss when you were 6 years old.
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Correct. That means that 2 virgins having sex for the first time, both have the ability to not only give each other oral HSV but also genital HSV through oral sex. HSV is classed as an STD, is it not? There we go! :)

Thanks for the discussion, guys! I wish more people spoke about these things and didn't delegate it to the domain of whores and swingers.
 
Nocturnity said:
When pooky asked if OP had been sleeping with a lot of people, you replied with:

That's not true. Simple as that. :)
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I'll concede that it might not be true that he was sleeping with multiple partners but if he's worried about his STD status then there's a reason for it and I doubt it's because he became bored one day and wanted to find out.

In hindsight, my response to Pooky was intended to be interpreted that the individual had indeed had sex, or simply had sex with someone he didn't trust or know the status of, or perhaps someone who cheated on him. Not really intending to imply multiple partners so much as that I doubt his concern came out of the blue.

Sex is also the #1 obvious reason for concern since I think he would've mentioned if his concern came from contact with contaminated blood or needles.

Apologies if I came across as condescending. I assure you, it was never my intention. I'm just a bit jumpy when people mention promiscuity and STD in the same conversation. They do not necessarily go hand-in-hand and it's a HUGE part of the stigma that surrounds STDs. I don't like stigma. ;)
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Apologies accepted and I apologise for being ambiguous :p

And I know how you feel about stigma. Ignorant people tend to think that being gay means you're promiscuous or riddled with disease or whatever.

Thanks for the discussion, guys! I wish more people spoke about these things and didn't delegate it to the domain of whores and swingers.
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Not at all. My issue isn't with whores/swingers/whatever but people who enter into relationships without knowing both their statuses. I think it's irresponsible and, frankly, stupid.
 
Nocturnity said:
Correct. That means that 2 virgins having sex for the first time, both have the ability to not only give each other oral HSV but also genital HSV through oral sex. HSV is classed as an STD, is it not? There we go! :)
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I don't think so. HSV 1 and 2 are physically different viruses (as in different DNA), not just distinguished by location. So while the 2 virgins might have HSV1, it won't lead to HSV2 regardless of what they do and its unlikely that one of the picked up HSV2....being a virgin and all.

^ Someone correct me if its wrong. 'cause if it is I sure as hell want to know about it.
 
HavocXphere said:
I don't think so. HSV 1 and 2 are physically different viruses (as in different DNA), not just distinguished by location. So while the 2 virgins might have HSV1, it won't lead to HSV2 regardless of what they do and its unlikely that one of the picked up HSV2....being a virgin and all.

^ Someone correct me if its wrong. 'cause if it is I sure as hell want to know about it.
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Correct, they can go in both locations as they affect the mucous membranes found there. i.e. cross infection is possible with the same strain.. so cold sore on jane can result in genital(located) cold sore on jake even tho the original strain is non genital by nature.

btw don't forget yeast infections, this is something guys are more likely to pass on from one woman to the next without knowing yet having bad results for the lady. I think there are a handful people generally watch out for and catch early to avoid serve complications in bacteria ones i.e.

• Yeast infection(curable),
• Chlamydia infection(curable)
• Syphilis(curable),
• Gonorrhea(curable),
• Hiv(uncurable.. manage immune suppression, leads to aids & early death),
• Hpv(uncurable.. lurkes like herpes after infection?),
• genital warts(hpv sub type, uncurable and nasty.. manage outbreaks) ,
• Herpes(uncurable, lurks and dormant between outbreaks.. manage outbreaks),
• Hepatitus b(after infection disease dna lurks and remission possible, unclearable/uncurable)
 
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Nocturnity said:
Just lots of research. One of my pastimes is debunking social stigma and peoples ridiculous beliefs. Ignorance is no excuse. We all have access to the internet and the myriad of topical sites out there. People just couldn't care less until something happens to them. I'd rather be proactive, so I know how to approach situations when they present themselves.
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Oh that's a relief for a moment there I thought you were posting from experience
 
krycor said:
• Hpv(uncurable.. lurkes like herpes after infection?),
• genital warts(hpv sub type, uncurable and nasty.. manage outbreaks) ,
• Herpes(uncurable, lurks and dormant between outbreaks.. manage outbreaks),
• Hepatitus b(after infection disease dna lurks and remission possible, unclearable/uncurable)
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Yeah, it appears as if most viral infections are forever. HPV is a tricky one. There are no tests for it and there are over 40 different strains! They have a vaccine that protects you against a few of the dangerous strains these days. Read more here: http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm

Hepatitis is a bitch. You're not entirely correct about not being able to clear it, though. 95% of people successfully clear the disease and are not chronically infected. There are a few different types of hepatitis and not all are STDs. There are also vaccines available. Have a read over here: http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/
 
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