STD Treatment in Jeddah?

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DuglasMember07 November 2016 17:12:08

Hello guys,

This is Duglas who stay in Jeddah currently.
Recently some symptom appeared to my body, which is suspected to be Syphilis.

It can be easily cured in my country with anti-biotic or penicillin injection, but I'm not sure I can go hospitals without any problem.
I'm concerned that it would threaten my Iqama or working visa.

I tried to get DoxyCycline at pharmacy, but prescription is required to get anti-biotic.

Anyone please inform me good way to be cured.

I'm considering to go Bahrain to get treatment, but I cannot go Bahrain right now, and I'd like to finalize as soon as possible.
Your kind support would be highly appreciated.

Best regards,

JasfurJQViP08 November 2016 04:24:09

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STD or syphilis area very serious matter especially here in ksa....

jdesotoNew member08 November 2016 05:38:06

This is very easy to treat. Get amoxicillin and take it orally for ten days two or three times day. Syphilis is very sensitive to penicillin's. If there is no response then it is almost certainly not syphilis.

Joseph De Soto MD, PhD, FAIC

DuglasMember08 November 2016 11:05:42

Thank you very much foe your reply.

Regarding amoxicillin, can I het it easily at pharmacy without prescription?

If I need prescription, how I explain to doctor?

Best regards,

ShiiActive member09 November 2016 18:52:21

Pharmacies in Bawadi are not particularly strict you could try your luck there
Or any other district the same level with bawadi I guess

Al0611Active member17 February 2021 18:33:06

Hi Sir Joseph De Sotto,

is these effective sir? Amoxicillin for ten days?

Thank you very much.

CherylModerator18 February 2021 08:38:08

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Bonjour Al0611,

Please note that this is an old thread and has been inactive for a while.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Al0611Active member18 February 2021 12:12:26

Thanks

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert25 February 2021 18:33:55

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Old thread but just to help you on that:

The first line treatment for syphilis is penicillin G 2.4 million units IM injection in a single dose. BUT don't do it unless you are sure that you don't have a penicillin allergy.

The alternative treatment is Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice daily for 14 days. It has less side effects and is better tolerated vs. amoxicillin.

Al0611Active member26 February 2021 06:04:51

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thanks you so much XTang,

do you know any clinic or can you recommend me any clinic that they have a test for STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) in Jeddah or possible Yanbu?

Dermatologist or Venereologist. Thanks a lot

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert26 February 2021 06:28:53

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Unfortunately I don't know about Jeddah or Yanbu.

kdgeneral59New member19 November 2022 16:54:28

#12

@XTang

Hi i has a quick question.

If you test positive for Chlamydia will the authorities of Saudi Arabia deport you. I’ve been researching all over the internet but can’t find anything except information about HIV/AIDS.

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert21 November 2022 05:06:28

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kdgeneral59New member23 November 2022 19:32:40

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@XTang

Ok. Thank you for responding to my question. 👍

I will get my results soon. Even though I won’t be deported I hope I don’t have the illness in the first place.

NotoriousV8Member01 June 2023 11:06:04

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If i test positive for syphilis will the authorities deport me?

majidjamali727Member26 October 2023 04:44:53

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@NotoriousV8 where did u get tested from?

onlyforfunn7Member21 May 2024 13:19:41

#17

Where is safest to get tested for Chlamydia and gonorrhoea in Jeddah

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