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Query: Hello doctor, I have had inflamed red skin on the shaft of my penis for about six weeks after having intercourse with a condom. I tested negative for HSV on a blood test after three weeks and again after six weeks. The telemedicine doctor stated it did not seem like herpes but prescribed me antivir... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photos and details (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The lesions in the accompanying photo are unlikely to be caused by the herpes simplex virus. It might occur as a result of irritation, friction, dryness, or fungal inf... Read Full »
Is my HSV a misdiagnosis and could mono cause genital lesions?
Query: Hello doctor, I am reaching out regarding a situation last year when I developed a small genital ulcer and was diagnosed with genital herpes after consulting multiple doctors who held differing opinions. Alongside this, I experienced swollen lymph nodes. I underwent both blood (IgG and IgM) and swab... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) IgG antibodies are detected in the blood, they persist, signaling a prior herpes infection. There is a chance of HSV-1 causing genital herpes, especially through activities like oral sex. When you are not experiencing active lesion... Read Full »
I am HSV 1 positive, but HSV 2 negative. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am an HSV 1 infected person. I have my report. I do not have a single symptom of herpes, but my partner had a blister on the genital area. The report shows I am HSV 1 positive but HSV 2 negative. I am scared. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It appears to be herpes simplex virus type 1—no need to worry if it is asymptomatic. I suggest the following: Avoid sharing personal belongings. Apply Mupirocin (Polyethylene glycol) cream twice daily for seven days. Do you have oozin... Read Full »
What is genital HSV-1, and how do you manage it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male with no notable medical conditions or abnormalities. I used to get cold sores on my mouth when I was young, but have not had it in many years (I assume HSV-1 since oral HSV-2 is rare and since, at that point, I was not sexually active). Strangely, last week I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All herpes viruses enter into latency after primary infection, establishing lifelong infection. From their latency, herpesviruses can be reactivated, which has been correlated with a weakening of a host’s immune defenses against the virus to cause various diseases.... Read Full »
I wanted further details on symptoms, diagnosis, and management of genital herpes. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Kindly provide details for the following questions:What is Genital Herpes?What are the symptoms?How to diagnose?How to prevent genital herpes?How to prevent transmission?How can genital herpes be treated? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Genital herpes is a common STD (sexually transmitted disease) caused by the herpes simplex virus. HSV 2 is the primary culprit, but HSV 1 can spread by oral sex route. An affected person presents with prodromal sy... Read Full »