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Contracting Herpes Type 2
Good Day Dr,
I'm 23,uncircumsized Asian man,been exercising reg'ly and hv smoked for the past 5 yrs.My work made me away from home for long periods of time and I have the habit of visiting brothels and massages abroad/locally,for sexual needs on a routine basis(once or twice a month).Since 18,I have been engaging in sex' activities with sex workers,but always with condoms on during sex,with except for fellatio.In the past,I have suffered from ringworms(probably as a result)in my groin area but they have been away for around 4 yrs.10 days ago,I visited a foreign Asian lady from a sex forum for massage,where I rec'd unprotected oral sex for 5-10 min,followed by a handjob.Today,I found a reddish and inflamed 2-3 mm hair follicle(with fluid in it, not itchy but slight feeling when burst and touched)on my penis shaft(skin),while bathing in the late hot and humid afternoon after vigorous work.All along there have been a few inflamed 1 mm hair follicles at my pubic area.These tiny reddish hair follicles come and go.I have a habit of trimming and shaving.I went to a GP in the evening.Upon observation and questioning,he diagnosed me with Herpes Type 2 and prescribed me with the medication:1) MEDOVIR 800 -10 TABS,TAKEN THRICE A DAY; 2) HERPERAX OINTMENT, APPLIED TWICE A DAY.I had also asked if there is a need to proceed for tests but he said no(he seemed certain).I had consumed a tablet and applied the ointment and my intention is to continue with the prescription till I go for tests. I was really distraught (I deserved it though).Does that one inflamed hair follicle with fluid fits the symptoms for type2Herpes?I do not have other symptoms so far.What are the chances of me contracting the it?Please adv me on the effective timing to go for test and the duration for the results to be known; complications of the medications on my bod or test result(+ve or -ve, fyi I have been taking Nimigen for acne for the past 13 days;reliability of the GP's diagno;any actions to be taken.
I'm 23,uncircumsized Asian man,been exercising reg'ly and hv smoked for the past 5 yrs.My work made me away from home for long periods of time and I have the habit of visiting brothels and massages abroad/locally,for sexual needs on a routine basis(once or twice a month).Since 18,I have been engaging in sex' activities with sex workers,but always with condoms on during sex,with except for fellatio.In the past,I have suffered from ringworms(probably as a result)in my groin area but they have been away for around 4 yrs.10 days ago,I visited a foreign Asian lady from a sex forum for massage,where I rec'd unprotected oral sex for 5-10 min,followed by a handjob.Today,I found a reddish and inflamed 2-3 mm hair follicle(with fluid in it, not itchy but slight feeling when burst and touched)on my penis shaft(skin),while bathing in the late hot and humid afternoon after vigorous work.All along there have been a few inflamed 1 mm hair follicles at my pubic area.These tiny reddish hair follicles come and go.I have a habit of trimming and shaving.I went to a GP in the evening.Upon observation and questioning,he diagnosed me with Herpes Type 2 and prescribed me with the medication:1) MEDOVIR 800 -10 TABS,TAKEN THRICE A DAY; 2) HERPERAX OINTMENT, APPLIED TWICE A DAY.I had also asked if there is a need to proceed for tests but he said no(he seemed certain).I had consumed a tablet and applied the ointment and my intention is to continue with the prescription till I go for tests. I was really distraught (I deserved it though).Does that one inflamed hair follicle with fluid fits the symptoms for type2Herpes?I do not have other symptoms so far.What are the chances of me contracting the it?Please adv me on the effective timing to go for test and the duration for the results to be known; complications of the medications on my bod or test result(+ve or -ve, fyi I have been taking Nimigen for acne for the past 13 days;reliability of the GP's diagno;any actions to be taken.
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I am posting this question hoping to find an answer to this problem. I hope a doctor can help me out because i cant even sleep anymore.
1) my exposure is that a friend who was cold sores was touching his mouth then directly touched my arms which had a cut. My friend didnt have a cold sore at that time but i know that it is still contagious. Can i get it that way?
1)I got test negative for herpes type 1, 2 months after my exposure. I tested negative for igm and igg. Do i still have to be worried or i dont have the virus?
Please help me out as i want an end to my problem.
1) my exposure is that a friend who was cold sores was touching his mouth then directly touched my arms which had a cut. My friend didnt have a cold sore at that time but i know that it is still contagious. Can i get it that way?
1)I got test negative for herpes type 1, 2 months after my exposure. I tested negative for igm and igg. Do i still have to be worried or i dont have the virus?
Please help me out as i want an end to my problem.
Hi Terri,
I just collected back my blood test:
- Hep B Antigen: Non-Reactive
- Anti-HCV: <0.1
- HIV Antibody: Non-Reactive
- VD (Syph.): Non-Reactive
- HSV Type 1: 0.51
- HSV Type 2: 0.21
The specialist had declared me Herpes-Free :)
Btw, when I headed down previously for the consultation and test, he told me that the bump/blister on my penis shaft is actually a pimple or the infection of a hair follicle caused by folliculities. He had squeezed it which led to bleeding and it was rather painful. Haha.
These few days however, there seemed to be a new similar zit at my pubic hair region. I had squeezed it too and it seems to be healing now. I have been applying the cortison cream that he had prescribed to me.
Do you have any advises to prevent the outbreak of pimples in pubic regions in general. I guess I have a tendency to perspire a lot especially when I'm living in such a hot and humid climate.
Best Regards,
Ryan
I just collected back my blood test:
- Hep B Antigen: Non-Reactive
- Anti-HCV: <0.1
- HIV Antibody: Non-Reactive
- VD (Syph.): Non-Reactive
- HSV Type 1: 0.51
- HSV Type 2: 0.21
The specialist had declared me Herpes-Free :)
Btw, when I headed down previously for the consultation and test, he told me that the bump/blister on my penis shaft is actually a pimple or the infection of a hair follicle caused by folliculities. He had squeezed it which led to bleeding and it was rather painful. Haha.
These few days however, there seemed to be a new similar zit at my pubic hair region. I had squeezed it too and it seems to be healing now. I have been applying the cortison cream that he had prescribed to me.
Do you have any advises to prevent the outbreak of pimples in pubic regions in general. I guess I have a tendency to perspire a lot especially when I'm living in such a hot and humid climate.
Best Regards,
Ryan
Hi Terri,
I just collected back my blood test:
- Hep B Antigen: Non-Reactive
- Anti-HCV: <0.1
- HIV Antibody: Non-Reactive
- VD (Syph.): Non-Reactive
- HSV Type 1: 0.51
- HSV Type 2: 0.21
The specialist had declared me Herpes-Free :)
Btw, when I headed down previously for the consultation and test, he told me that the bump/blister on my penis shaft is actually a pimple or the infection of a hair follicle caused by folliculities. He had squeezed it which led to bleeding and it was rather painful. Haha.
These few days however, there seemed to be a new similar zit at my pubic hair region. I had squeezed it too and it seems to be healing now. I have been applying the cortison cream that he had prescribed to me.
Do you have any advises to prevent the outbreak of pimples in pubic regions in general. I guess I have a tendency to perspire a lot especially when I'm living in such a hot and humid climate.
Best Regards,
Ryan
I just collected back my blood test:
- Hep B Antigen: Non-Reactive
- Anti-HCV: <0.1
- HIV Antibody: Non-Reactive
- VD (Syph.): Non-Reactive
- HSV Type 1: 0.51
- HSV Type 2: 0.21
The specialist had declared me Herpes-Free :)
Btw, when I headed down previously for the consultation and test, he told me that the bump/blister on my penis shaft is actually a pimple or the infection of a hair follicle caused by folliculities. He had squeezed it which led to bleeding and it was rather painful. Haha.
These few days however, there seemed to be a new similar zit at my pubic hair region. I had squeezed it too and it seems to be healing now. I have been applying the cortison cream that he had prescribed to me.
Do you have any advises to prevent the outbreak of pimples in pubic regions in general. I guess I have a tendency to perspire a lot especially when I'm living in such a hot and humid climate.
Best Regards,
Ryan
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi Ryan,
The sores inside your mouth are canker sores, not related to herpes. The lesions could certainly resolve due to medication treatment yes. But they could also just resolve on their own because they are something else. It is so hard over the internet to make sense of the bumps that people tell me about.
I'm glad you are going to get tested. The sooner you feel you can stop the medicine the better as long term use of the antivirals can impact the test results. Let me know how your test results come out, OK? Taking the medicine, by the way, if this isn't herpes, will do nothing, and will just get peed out of your body.
Terri
The sores inside your mouth are canker sores, not related to herpes. The lesions could certainly resolve due to medication treatment yes. But they could also just resolve on their own because they are something else. It is so hard over the internet to make sense of the bumps that people tell me about.
I'm glad you are going to get tested. The sooner you feel you can stop the medicine the better as long term use of the antivirals can impact the test results. Let me know how your test results come out, OK? Taking the medicine, by the way, if this isn't herpes, will do nothing, and will just get peed out of your body.
Terri
Hi Terri,
I have never in my life experienced cold sores on my lips externally, just oral ulcers inside my mouth.
After 2 days upon discovery of the inflamed hair follicle, it seemed to have decreased in size and it has became skin-colour again (no longer red), but the small bump is still there. I have not made any other discovery of newly inflamed hair follicles or (painful or not) blisters/sores again.
If its was indeed my first outbreak of blisters/sores due to herpes (as claimed by the GP), could the symptoms have subsided due to the intake and application of medication and cream that he had prescribed to me? Or perhaps, I may already had herpes HSV 2 in the past but I am unaware of it.
Lastly, will there be any side effects for the consumption of the medication even if I did not contract herpes (hopefully)? I am keeping my fingers crossed.
By the way, I have not gone for my tests yet but I will do so asap. And I would like to thank you for your prompt response.
You have a great day, ma'am.
Ryan
I have never in my life experienced cold sores on my lips externally, just oral ulcers inside my mouth.
After 2 days upon discovery of the inflamed hair follicle, it seemed to have decreased in size and it has became skin-colour again (no longer red), but the small bump is still there. I have not made any other discovery of newly inflamed hair follicles or (painful or not) blisters/sores again.
If its was indeed my first outbreak of blisters/sores due to herpes (as claimed by the GP), could the symptoms have subsided due to the intake and application of medication and cream that he had prescribed to me? Or perhaps, I may already had herpes HSV 2 in the past but I am unaware of it.
Lastly, will there be any side effects for the consumption of the medication even if I did not contract herpes (hopefully)? I am keeping my fingers crossed.
By the way, I have not gone for my tests yet but I will do so asap. And I would like to thank you for your prompt response.
You have a great day, ma'am.
Ryan
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I never ever diagnose someone by looking. All the medical advising groups indicate a test is necessary to confirm herpes. Also, you cannot determine if it is HSV 1 or HSV 2 by looking, they look identical. It takes a test to sort out the typing, so I think the doctor was advising you incorrectly. I definitely think you need an antibody test if the lesion is no longer present or a swab test if it is still present. It might be too late for a swab now, however.
You want type specific IgG testing for HSV 1 and HSV 2. It is most accurate to wait 16 weeks after an exposure to determine if you are infected or not. You could, however, do an antibody test now and if it is positive for both, you need not wait. It is important to know that if you are HSV 1 positive and have never had a cold sore, this could be either oral or genital infection, there is no way to know unless you swab from a lesion. Have you ever in your life had a cold sore on your lip? If yes, then it is extremely unlikely you would acquire this genitally as well.
Terri
You want type specific IgG testing for HSV 1 and HSV 2. It is most accurate to wait 16 weeks after an exposure to determine if you are infected or not. You could, however, do an antibody test now and if it is positive for both, you need not wait. It is important to know that if you are HSV 1 positive and have never had a cold sore, this could be either oral or genital infection, there is no way to know unless you swab from a lesion. Have you ever in your life had a cold sore on your lip? If yes, then it is extremely unlikely you would acquire this genitally as well.
Terri
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
