Are Herpes A Symptom Of HIV

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Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores and Genital Herpes)

What Is Herpes? Herpes simplex refers to a group of viruses that infect humans. Like herpes zoster (shingles, see Fact Sheet 509 ), herpes simplex causes painful skin eruptions. Itching and tingling are usually the first signs, followed by a blister that breaks open. The infection stays dormant in nerve cells. This is called "latency." However, it can become active again with no warning. Herpes can be active without symptoms or visible signs....

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Herpes and HIV (Recurrent Herpes Outbreaks)

I contracted herpes approx. 4-5 months ago and I've had recurrent outbreaks ever since. They heal within 1-2 weeks, but I get another one right away. The only time I seem to be somewhat free of the herpes is during my period. I was tested...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Faith,Thank you for your question. It is unlikely that your frequent herpes outbreaks are HIV related. This is because:1) There is no evidence thus far, that you are infected with HIV.2) Recurrent herpes outbreaks associated with HIV do not... Read more »

Herpes simplex type I and HIV

Hello Doctor,Is Herpes simplex Type I a symptom for HIV ? Can it appears after three months of exposure and I have been tested negative after 18 weeks?Does too much of stress cause Herpetic infection recur?Thanks...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Herpes Simplex Type I infections are seen in association with HIV infection, but by themselves are not a sign nor a symptom of seroconversion. Stress has been identified as a factor in recurrent herpetic infections.Take care,DR... Read more »

herpes, lymph nodes, hiv??

Hi, I was told I have herpes 1 about 6 months ago but it cleared up straight away and I had very few symptoms. I had unprotected sex 2 months ago and had another outbreak days after. This time medication made no difference and it took about 5 weeks...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The reason you should be worried about possible HIV infection should have nothing to do with your herpes infection, but rather with the fact you had unprotected sex. Symptoms are notoriously unreliable in predicting who is and is not HIV... Read more »

Herpes and HIV+

Dr. Feinberg,I need help. I have been HIV+ for about 10 years. I just found out that I have herpes. Does it mean that not only will I be positive for the rest of my life, but will I also have herpes forever also?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Both HIV and Herpes viruses are never cleared entirely from the body, no matter how successful treatment is. Unlike HIV, herpes has periods of dormancy in which the virus does not multiply. In between herpes outbreaks you will not have any... Read more »

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Herpes and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know this answer. I am waiting on an HIV test. Last possible exposure over 10 years. Have had various symptoms...how possible is it to never have herpes outbreak or symptoms and then have them while having HIV symptoms as well with... Read more »

HIV? HERPES? Crazy?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I had a questiona bout possible infection. March 8th I had unprotected sex and later found that my boyfriend had herpes, so low and behold I have it oral and vaginal. I also tested with him for hiv on March 31st all came back negative was that too... Read more »

got herpes and HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Ok so 7 weeks ago I had sex with a guy I met and he told me he doesnt have HIV. Well about 14 days later I noticed I got infected with herpes. This had to of been from him since I never had it before. I wasnt sure how I got it since we had... Read more »

Herpes or HIV, I'm stressing

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I went to a massage parlor and participated in heavy grinding/frottage with masseuse. She was bent over table and I was behind her. She had fishnets on and I had my boxers on. I think that my penis may have peeked out and made contact with her... Read more »

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