What STD has dormant stages?

Latent Stage The latent (hidden) stage of syphilis is a period of time when there are no visible signs or symptoms of syphilis. Without treatment, the infected person will continue to have syphilis in their body even though there are no signs or symptoms.

Can STDs go undetected for years?

Some STDs have symptoms, but many don’t, so they can go unnoticed for a long time. For example, it can take more than 10 years for HIV symptoms to show up, and infections like herpes, chlamydia, and gonorrhea can be spread even if there are no symptoms.

Can Chlamydia lie dormant for years?

Chlamydia can lie dormant in the body for many years causing a low grade infection without symptoms. It could potentially flare up to cause a symptomatic infection, especially if there is an alteration in the persons immune system, such as a severe cold or flu, cancer or some other severe illness.

How long does it take for STDs to appear?

Depending on the specific pathogen (disease-causing organism) symptoms of STD may appear within four to five days — or four to five weeks. Some infections might yield noticeable symptoms even months after the initial infection.

How long can STDs lay dormant?

Viral infections are the main type of STD with the longest dormancy periods, which can last up to 10 years. The most important infection to watch out for this regard is the HIV infection.

How can STD remain dormant?

There are STDs that can lie dormant and you can continue to be asymptomatic for years. The most important STD to test for in this regard is HIV, which can lie dormant for many years. Anyone who has ever had unprotected sex should consider getting this blood test.

Can a STD cause an early period?

An STD won’t cause an early period, but may cause irregular bleeding that can be confused with a period.

Does Chlamydia stay dormant?

Bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia generally do not stay dormant for more than a few years before flaring up to cause a symptomatic infection. Throughout the dormancy, the patient may continue to have low grade infection without symptoms.