Exposure To Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Are you taking medication for an STD, but your symptoms are not following the expected course?
See significance of medication treatment if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review conditions and behaviors that may increase your risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
- Symptoms become worse after 24 hours of treatment.
- Symptoms have not improved after 3 full days of treatment.
- A rash develops.
- Diarrhea becomes severe.
- Nausea or vomiting develops or persists and prevents intake of fluids or medication.
Are you being treated for an STD, but your symptoms are not following the expected course? For example:
| Note: | If you answered "Yes," call your health professional to discuss a possible change in medication or reevaluation. An appointment may not be necessary. |
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | February 09, 2007 |
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| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer |
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