Herpes simplex is a contagious viral infection affecting the genitals or the mouth. The symptoms include the formation of sores around the genital region and the mouth. Herpes simplex is a sexually-transmitted disease that requires medical attention.
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I Have A Red Dot On My Penis Head. Could It Be Herpes?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a UTI two years ago that went untreated which resulted in the problem. I now have a permanent red dot on the head of my penis. No pain, bump or itching has ever come from the said dot. It has not increased in size in over a year. I have been using Kermatazole on the penis head fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are greatly concerned about having early genital herpes. Both of your HSV IgG tests are negative since their values are less than 0.9. More accurate tests to determine primary HSV (herpes simplex virus) infection include HSV culture and HSV polyme... Read Full »