Hello doctor,
I was diagnosed with HSV-1 four months back, HSV IgG was positive, and IgM was negative. I am a healthy person, and if I keep myself away from HIV, will I still have HSV outbreaks after 60 years of age? HIV is the only known immunocompromised state. Will a cold, flu, thyroid, diabetes, or any other general illness trigger HSV outbreak? Instead of Acyclovir 200 mg for five days, can I take a single dose of Famciclovir 1200 mg, when I get a sore? Will HSV affect my daily lifestyle? I am going to get married, so please help me.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- If you are not immunosuppressed, then HSV (herpes simplex virus) outbreaks will not increase at 60 years or later.
- General ill health can cause an outbreak, but thyroid disorders, diabetes, flu, and cold will not cause an outbreak. Sore outbreaks at any time without any reason.
- For mild disease, there is no need of oral antivirals. Yes, you can take Famciclovir instead of Aciclovir.
- HSV will not have any effect on your regular and married life. 70 % of normal individuals have an asymptomatic HSV-1 infection. So, there is no need to worry.
For further queries consult a cosmetologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cosmetologist
Thank you doctor,
How do I avoid immunosuppressive diseases? Please name the diseases that I should avoid. How do I keep myself healthy? I am not a smoker or drink alcohol, do I need to do any lifestyle changes? I have sores in my mouth and on my arm, I am attaching the pictures. Please see both the pictures and tell me about the sore. Can I take Famciclovir 1500 mg, at the time of symptoms? Is the dose harmful?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
- The oral cavity lesion seems to be cheek bite, while the other looks like insect bite reaction.
- Avoid HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection, drugs like steroids, and others which can lower the immunity.
- To maintain health, eat a balanced diet and avoid extramarital sex. No need to go for lifestyle changes.
- Yes, you can take Famciclovir 1500 mg single dose at the time of the outbreak of herpes. It will not be harmful to you.
For further queries consult a cosmetologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cosmetologist
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