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Can syphilis lead to HIV
Hello.. I am very much concerned about this question i am very much mentally disturbed because of it. I want to know that can a syphilis patient get HIV by own without getting exposed or contacted to a HIV positive person. & what about if he has been cured of syphilis can he still get HIV without getting exposed or contacted to a HIV positive person!
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If the contact is hiv.positive then.only yu.will get it transferred. After getting treated for syphilis yu can get hiv since hiv has an.incubation period and pcr test will help on repeating after 3 months .
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No..not like that.. for detailed information do online consultation
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Arpita
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15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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