Can Herpes Turn Into 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 attack/CD4's and accelerated HIV progression?

Hi, Dr. Holodniy;HIV poz for 4 years, CD4's >650 usually, and up to 1,000 two weeks ago. CD4 percentage 46 percent, higher than usual 40%.It turns out that I have just had a herpes attack for the first time since becoming HIV positive 4...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

The general trend is for CD4 counts to go down and HIV viral load to up with an acute outbreak, particularly in those patients not on HIV treatment. It is unlikely that the CD4 increase you have experienced will result in faster HIV progression.... Read more »

hiv and herpes

Hi, Doctor, What are the odds for a HIV positive person to have an current painful Genital Herpes outbreak, with no prior symptoms and after no sex for 10 years? Could one a), get infected asymptomatically with the herpes virus 10 years ago, b), for...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your question.Many persons with genital HSV have no obvious symptoms. A recent study by Cory at University of Washington evaluated persons who were antibody positive for HSV and claimed to not have symptoms. After a uniform education... Read more »

HIV and rectal Herpes

I am at my wits end. Don't know where to turn. I'm a 42yo gay male - 6'1 185#. In July I was diagnosed with rectal herpes. In August the HIV test results came back positive. T-Cell 462, v-Load 4964. No meds. I have been on...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I am a little confused about how the diagnosis of rectal herpes was made initially. Did they do a rectal biopsy and/or culture to document the infection? Was it the correct diagnosis? Given your current CD4 count, you have a relatively good/intact... Read more »

Risk of getting Herpes, HPV, or HIV from casual contact "oral hsv-2 / mixed hpv / big soup"

variablessoup line with different groups daily which prepare meals ( cook , serve , etc ) ; most are returning and are visibly infected with oral hsv-2 and hpv ; some foods are heated , others cooled , and some at room temperature ;based on some...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for the question(s)!If I understand your situation correctly (eating/handling food that has come in contact with the HSV/HPV/HIV infected), there's no risk to you from this and therefore no need to get tested.The information from planned... Read more »

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HPV+ Herpes Outbreak+ Oral sex w/ HIV+ parter=HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I received oral sex from a girl who is HIV+. I have some genital warts from HPV and had a Herpes Outbreak at the time. Am I infected with HIV? What are my chanes? Are there any documented cases or could I be a first? I am married and need URGENT... Read more »

My Turn to seek help and advice

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello Friends,

First let me say that I have been watching this board for years and am blown away by the compassion and generosity of spirit shown by so many..God Bless you all.

I am a 42 y/o hetero male who is obsessed with thoughts of HIV infection. ... Read more »

Not sure where to turn

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hi everyone. I have been lurking for a couple of days and am in need of your advice, knowledge and support. Here's my story, and I will try to keep it brief.

I had an unprotected sexual encounter with a man (i am woman) of unknown status back in... Read more »

Herpes? Do I have AIDS?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi
I have been HIV+ since 2003. Was tested for major STDs when diagnosed and tests were negative but I think the herpes test must have been wrong coz I have the symptoms. A sore (like little blisters) appeared on the inside of my thigh and was... Read more »

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