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Query: Hi doctor, I have herpes simplex virus (HSV) 2 and I had an outbreak during pregnancy. I want to start dating again. I want to know whether it can spread by kissing. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Infections with herpes virus can occur due to HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1) or HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2). HSV 1 is mainly transmitted by oral to oral contact causing infection in and around the mouth and it is also transmitted through orogenital contact t... Read Full »
What should I do for the ulcer and painful rash on my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a single ulcer on my penis shaft where the doctor prescribed Keflex and Bactroban ointment. He also has a swab for chlamydia and blood tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, etc., which all came back negative. I applied Bactroban on the ulcer and around the skin and decided to mas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ulcer on the shaft of the penis can be due to different reasons like herpes genitalis, local trauma, or secondary bacterial infection, and some STDs (sexually transmitted disease). Was there any pain associated with the appearance of an ulcer? Is there any painful or pa... Read Full »
I have COVID-19 and a blister on my penis. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from COVID-19 for the last five days. But for two days, I am having some blister or ulcer or something on my penis near the urethra, and I am attaching a picture for reference. It erupted without any sexual contact with anyone for at least one and a half months. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before ulcer formation, were there a group of yellow-colored blisters? Thank you. Read Full »