How long after having sex with someone can STD's be detected?!
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It does depend on what STD:
How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested for HIV?
It can take some time for the immune system to produce enough antibodies for the antibody test to detect and this time period can vary from person to person. This time period is commonly referred to as the “window period”. Most people will develop detectable antibodies within 2 to 8 weeks (the average is 25 days). Even so, there is a chance that some individuals will take longer to develop detectable antibodies. Therefore, if the initial negative HIV test was conducted within the first 3 months after possible exposure, repeat testing should be considered >3 months after the exposure occurred to account for the possibility of a false-negative result. Ninety seven percent will develop antibodies in the first 3 months following the time of their infection. In very rare cases, it can take up to 6 months to develop antibodies to HIV.
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/faq/faq9.htm
Syphilis:
Shortly after infection, a blood test can tell if a person has been infected. http://www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/libv/0w04.shtml
Trichomoniasis:
The symptoms usually appear one to 4 weeks after exposure.
The diagnosis in women is with a physical exam that reveals sores on the vagina or cervix. Tests on vaginal fluids can confirm the presence of the parasite. http://www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/libv/0w04.shtml
How soon after exposure can I be tested for sexually transmitted diseases and at what point can they be detected?
Testing is based upon how long it takes to get a disease after being exposed. For gonorrhea it is four days, chlamydia is seven days, and syphilis is about three weeks. However, if someone has a verified exposure, they will be treated if they come into the clinic within these periods.
http://www.oakgov.com/health/how_do_i/std.html
Herpes Simpex Virus:
It takes about 3 months to rely on a negative test result. http://www.medhelp.org/forums/std/messages/1859.html
Genital Warts (HPV):
There is no test for HPV, so you can forget that. (males) http://www.medhelp.org/forums/std/messages/1859.html
A Pap test does not detect HPV itself. A laboratory technician uses a microscope to look at a sample of cervical cells for signs of abnormal changes that may be caused by HPV. (females) http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/files/portal/medicalinfo/sti/pub-HPV-cervical-cancer.xml
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It depends on the STD. Some can be a week. They say to wait about 6 months to be tested for HIV/AIDS. Some STD's have no symptoms, like herpes, and it is difficult to diagnose it without having symptoms.
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Someone who gets tested frequently.
I really does depend on the infection. A few can be detected within 72 hours, but such tests are very expensive and it makes more sense just to treat the prophylactically. Others like HIV can take months to detect. Play safe!
3 months for hiv
for most std to fully deveope and be recognized in test you have to wait 6-8 months.
LIke many people has said here, it depends on different types of STD diseases. SOme can be weeks to couple month later after sex. Get is checked ASAP if you are worried.
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