I get the following hsv 1 results Ig G positive 42.9 IgM negative 3.6 What does this mean....and any medication should I took ? Hsv 2 is negative
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- Why did you do the test for? oral herpes or genital herpes outbreak? this results only means that you are a herpes 1 carrier like most healthy adults.
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I get herpes simplex on my mouth every month. Now I got them on my fingers. I'm afraid I'll have genital herpes. How can I avoid that?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I am not sure if the lesions you get on your fingers are herpetic in nature - these must be something different, because the herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 affect the oral cavity/lips/nose and g... Read More
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Is herpes contagious only during outbreaks?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a common cause of infection of the oral mucosa, the inner lining of the oral cavity.There are many sub-types of the herpes virus, which are responsible for a spectrum of ... Read More
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I got herpes and it is growing and spreading slightly far away from my mouth.. I used to apply cyclovex or zovirax, few days after, herpes passed out of existence. What should i do? I need ur help
2 Answers
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- If it is a recurrence of herpesvirus and you are in good health it should heal by itself. Antiviral topical creams can just speed up the healing and need to be applied 5 times a day. If you are alread... Read More
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I got blisters on my upper lip and one day later I got a canker sore inside my mouth. I have been down with the flu for 3 weeks, but only sore throat is my symptom. Could this be herpes simplex?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- More details are needed to answer this question
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My pelvic area and stomach ache, my lymph nodes are swollen along with my private area and there are white patches inside my private area itself. It itches and burns! I also took Plan B last week.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- In every unprotected intercourse, we should rule out Sexually transmitted diseases. It can be herpes. I prefer you see a gynecologist for further investigation (you also have swollen lymph nodes).
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Is herpex simplex/cold sores around the mouth contagious?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Oral herpes is an infection of the mouth and lips caused by a specific type of the herpes simplex virus (also termed HSV-1or type 1 herpes simplex virus). The virus causes painful sores on the lips, g... Read More
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I have recurring Herpes Simplex and Tinea Versiolor. Can I do solarium?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Solarium is to be avoided with both lesions.
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I have been prescribed 3 g of Valtrex DAILY for herpes simplex for 7 days. Does this dose have any side effects on menstruation or digestion or anything else?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- This dosage does not affect digestion or menstruation or anything else even with this dose which is higher than usual.
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