How long does it take for a sexually transmitted disease to react?

Sexually transmitted diseases are relatively common. There are many types of STDs. Different types of STDs have different symptoms. Some STDs have a certain incubation period, and after the incubation period, obvious symptoms will appear. For example, the incubation period of genital warts and genital herpes will be different. If they can be discovered in the early stage, timely treatment will be the most effective.

How long does it take for a sexually transmitted disease to react?

The doctor explained that if you suspect you have a sexually transmitted disease, you can go to the hospital for examination after 1 to 2 weeks. Usually it takes 7 days to 8 months from infection to the onset of symptoms. Because everyone's body is different, sexually transmitted diseases are different from other diseases. They do not show symptoms immediately but multiply and grow in the body until they have a certain toxicity. Symptoms will not appear until this period of time is medically called the "incubation period." In addition, the incubation period of different types of sexually transmitted diseases is also different. Generally, the incubation period of syphilis is 3 to 4 weeks, the incubation period of gonorrhea is 3 to 10 days, the incubation period of genital warts is 3 weeks to 9 months, the incubation period of genital herpes is 3 to 20 days, and the incubation period of lymphogranuloma venereum is 7 to 21 days, etc. These five types are the more common STDs.

Early symptoms of three STDs

1. Early symptoms of gonorrhea Gonorrhea is one of the eight major sexually transmitted diseases. It is mostly caused by infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, often occurring in the genitals and urinary systems, and often causing purulent symptoms. Gonorrhea usually appears 2 to 3 days after infection with the bacteria. The onset is rapid and the symptoms vary between men and women. The disease is common in men at the urethral opening, with symptoms of redness, swelling, itching, and pain during urination. The early symptoms of gonorrhea in women also appear at the urethral opening. In addition to redness, swelling and congestion, there will also be purulent secretions.

2. Early symptoms of syphilis Syphilis is a chronic, contagious disease caused by infection with Treponema pallidum. The incubation period of latent syphilis is long and difficult to detect. Overt syphilis often develops within two months of infection, and its early symptoms are mainly chancre. Early syphilitic chancres usually appear individually, are round or oval in shape, have a hard and smooth surface, and are covered with a thin film. Chancroid is not itchy or painful, and sometimes superficial ulcers may occur, leading to the appearance of pus. 3. Early symptoms of genital warts Genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus. Its early symptoms are mostly small papules, which usually appear within 8 months of viral infection. These tiny papules are light red in color and may occur singly or in clusters; their number and size may change as the disease progresses. Early genital warts in men mostly appear on the foreskin, coronal sulcus, penis and other parts, while in women they are more common on the labia, clitoris, posterior symphysis and cervix.

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