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Can CMV and Epstein-Barr virus cause genital ulcers?

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Answered by

Dr. Suvash Sahu

Medically reviewed by

Dr. K. Shobana

Published At December 6, 2017
Reviewed AtFebruary 26, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have three questions.

1) Can cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr virus cause genital ulcers?

2) My immunoglobulins were low for IgM at 25 and high for IgE at 151. Could there be anything to worry?

3) I am sending a picture of something that appeared in my mouth. Could that be candidiasis? Of note, I have been on antibiotics for 15 days.

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). With your descriptions and the picture attached, it seems you have candidiasis or oral lichen planus. The CMV (cytomegalovirus) and EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) both do not cause genital ulcers but EBV or CMV shedding could occur in genital areas. IgE (immunoglobulin E) indicates an allergic response to our body. An IgE is called high when it is in thousands.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Suvash Sahu
Dr. Suvash Sahu

Dermatology

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