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Q: Testing for genital infections

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 28th, 2009

about two days ago i got a red lump on my shaft of the penis it began to have a white tip to it so i thought it would be a zit then it became itchy and then turned black im very concerned about it due to the fact that iv been sexually active

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on May 1st, 2009

Penis Answer A6455

The data you provided might possibly indicate that you are experiencing a genital infection. The exact cause can not be determined without other examinations.

However, you might want to visit your family doctor or urologist in order to have the lump examined. Antibiotics might be recommended in order to solve the infection.

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