Suggest Treatment For Penile Molluscum Infection

Posted on Sun, 18 Dec 2016

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Sun, 18 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi docter,
I have molluscum on my penis,my dr asked me to get tested for hiv and vdrl , reseults are negative and non reactive.
Should i worry now ?
Plz help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Tests performed after window period are conclusive

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist and venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

If these laboratory tests were performed after at 12 weeks / 3 months (window period) or beyond of your last risky sexual encounter then they are conclusive and there is no need to worry.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Thanks docter,
These tests were performed after 6 months of ny possible exposure and resulted negative but the stress and anxiety is killing me down still as i have some symptoms like cold sores in mouth and uneasy throat .does these have anything to do ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your test results are conclusive

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

If these screening lab tests were perfomed after 6 months of risky sexual encounter then these test results are conclusive and your symptoms are definitely not related to Hiv or any other STD. Moreover, these symptoms are not specific to any STD.
I suggest that you consult either an ENT specialist Or Internal Medicine specialist to address these symptoms.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar