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How do I know if I transmitted mono to a boy after kissing him?
Query: Hello doctor, I kissed a boy, and he got mono a few days later. He accused me of giving it to him, but I have never shown any symptoms of having it. Should I get tested? What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It is possible that you could have unknowingly transmitted infectious mononucleosis (mono) to your partner, even if you did not show any symptoms of the infection at the time. This is because the virus that causes mono can be present in ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about syphilis. I am 29 years old, female. I am not sexually active but I got engaged recently and my fiancé had previous relationships. He only kisses me sometimes which I am worried that by kissing some disease might be transferred to me from him. I got ... Read Full »
Dr. Peter Bryant Rapsing Grutas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Syphilis cannot be transmitted through kissing. It is only transmitted through oral, anal and genital sex. However, syphilis can cause oral ulcers. If you kissed someone with an active oral ulcer, then the risk of getting syphilis through kissing may occur. Is there ... Read Full »
I am stressed about whether HPV is transmitted through kissing or saliva. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have some doubts about STDs. Does kissing cause HPV? I am stressed about whether HPV is transmitted through kissing or saliva.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kissing itself is not considered a major risk factor for transmitting HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV is primarily transmitted through intimate sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. It can also be transmitted through genital-to-genital contact or by sh... Read Full »
My partner has infectious mononucleosis. Should I refrain from kissing her?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner has kissing disease, and her symptoms include a high fever, neck pain, and other symptoms. She is in the hospital now, resting, and I wonder when I can be with her without having a fear of acquiring this infection. I have read that the virus will remain in her mouth for at l... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Here I am giving you my suggestion for your case. Kissing can spread infectious mononucleosis and EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) respiratory infection. So, until she recovers symptomatically, avoid sexual contact such as kissing. If you have a fe... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Does kissing, sucking, pressing on her naked body make my partner pregnant? There was no genital contact, however. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Thank you for stopping by!I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues.If there was absolutely no genital contact, there would not be any chance of pregnancy.I hope this information will help you. Please revert in case of further queries.Thank you. Read Full »
Kindly review my reports and give your opinion on my issues after intercourse with multiple girls.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old male. I had a body-to-body massage 20 months ago. The massage includes sexual intercourse with multiple girls. I have completely abstained from such activities for the past 18 months. I took tablet Doxycycline 100 mg twice a day for one month after that massage. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). As you had protected intercourse, you seem to have saved yourself from HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), HBV (Hepatitis B virus), syphilis, gonorrhea, treponema, and tuberculosis. Also, ... Read Full »