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Can I get herpes from my partner?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner has herpes II. Last time, when I was tested before dating her, I did not have either herpes I or II. Is it possible for me to get herpes I and II from her? Or just herpes II? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Herpes simplex II is transmitted through sexual contact, and it causes genital herpes. If your girlfriend has herpes II, she can only transfer herpes II and not I. Also, kindly note that about 45 % of the people in your country are already i... Read Full »
I have blisters on my penis. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37 year old male, who weighs 195 lbs, and I am 5.10 feet tall. I had blisters on my penis, so I went to a clinic. The doctor said that it appears to be herpes, but because I do not have pain, fever, or any other symptoms, he believed this was from friction. He told me to get HSV-1 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I have seen the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears to be herpes simplex lesions. But, it may be due to any irritation or friction too. It may be due to HSV (herpes simplex virus) 1 or 2 if it is herpes. Y... Read Full »
Can I still get HIV with condoms due to my herpes infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a history of genital herpes, and the infected area is at the base of my penis where condoms do not cover. Should I worry about HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) if I use condoms regularly in the future? Or will I get HIV despite using condoms because of my herpes infection? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An open wound or raw area is a potential focus for acquiring viral infections like HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)when contacted with an infected partner. However, once the wound heals, the risk falls back to that of normal skin as elsewhere. The risk for HIV in your c... Read Full »
My brother burnt his mouth with a hot beverage. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My brother had one blood test with herpes simplex IgM diagnosed to be negative, but herpes type 1 was diagnosed to be positive with an index more than 8. Before that he did a test on his tongue and it was negative for herpes. Are these results final? Or is there a chance that he is not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type1 is a very common infection in our population and it usually causes oral lesions known as herpes labialis. At times, the patient is not even aware of the exposure. It can spread through direct contact with the open sores of HSV type 1 i... Read Full »
Can I have herpes on using unsterilized instruments?
Query: Hello doctor, I required deep cleaning of my teeth. So I came to my hometown and started seeing my family dentist, to whom my entire family has been going for a couple of years. One week ago, I started the treatment, which was deep cleaning on one side of the teeth. I always dreaded cross-contamina... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The doctors do use adequate asepsis before any procedure. I am sure in your case, too, all strict precautions for sepsis would have been followed. Reusing the same instruments is unethical, and I do not think that it would be done in good clinics. Moreover, as most o... Read Full »
I have recurring herpes. Will Lysine help?
Query: Hi doctor, I have herpes. It was diagnosed around 2 years ago. I had a breakout and took some antiviral Acyclovir pills. I am starting to have outbreaks again on my lips. I have both types of herpes. I have heard that Lysine fights herpes and so I am taking some vitamins too. I would like to know th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You need to understand the basic pathology about herpes.You had herpes genitalis in the past and there are chances of you having recurrent episode if your immunity is low. As your partner also has it, you both need to take antiviral therapy. The most important line of manag... Read Full »
What are the possible causes of painless and itchy pimples on the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. Before moving to a new place, I was seeing my girlfriend every day. I had sex for some days. After that, I started to have pain in my penis with pimples. After reaching the new place, I started to do masturbation due to the urge of having sex. After that, I noticed som... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have genital herpes in your penis. You have mentioned that your girlfriend got tested for all STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). But genital herpes has a special feat... Read Full »
Penis bumps, frequent urination, high PSA after sex. Help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner, and she had eczema on her hands. Now, I have body aches, tingling sensations all over my body, and frequent urination. I also have bumps on my penis, but it is not painful, and there is no discharge. Before this sexual activity, I had consulted a uro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The clinical diagnosis of genital herpes should always be confirmed by laboratory testing, including serotyping antibodies, IgG (immunoglobulin G), and IgM (immunoglobulin M). The definitive diagnosis of genital herpes relies on demonstrating ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,A few weeks back, while I was having a haircut at my salon, the hairdresser used a trimming machine after cleaning the trimming machine with a brush. While he was trimming my hair at the backside, he noticed I had a minor skin allergy on the scalp, but he continued the hair trimming. Wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can spread by infected razors but whether the razor or trimmer was infected is a question. The risk with trimmers is very low, and it is impossible to transmit the HCV by trimmer unless it has infected blood over it that was not dried. So you can ... Read Full »
Does herpes infection cause extreme dryness of mouth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been struggling now with an issue for about a month. Extreme mouth dryness. Something very new to me. I have never had anything like this before. So sore mouth, sore tongue, and very dry. Is the case that I am short on saliva most definitely. I was recently tested for Diabetes ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dry mouth due to reduced salivary gland secretion. Yes, herpes may be the reason for dryness affecting the glands. Are you under treatment for hypertension? For salivary flow, rinsing your mouth with warm salt water, sucking on sour lemons or sugar-free lemon candy ... Read Full »