Does Herpes Increase The Odds 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=increased HIV risk? Help!

Dear Doctor Robert,Can I start by saying thank you for the work you do and the thousands of people you help with your sound and level-headed advice. I will greatfully give a donation if you can help by answering my question. Which is...Could I have...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello "Worried Well?"If your romance with Zorba the Greek was protected, your HIV risk should be nonexistent, assuming a latex condom was used properly and did not fail. HIV cannot pass through intact latex. No way. No how.Herpes is much... Read more »

Does Post Exposure Prophylaxis increase the odds of a false negative test 30 days after exposure?

Hi, Dr. Bob. I hope my question has not already been answered. I will try to make it quick. A month ago I was raped by a man I do not know. Immediately after, I called the police and was taken to the ER where they prescribed me 30 days of PEP (and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Sorry to hear about the sexual assault. I hope the perpetrator is now behind bars.The guidelines for post-PEP HIV testing recommend HIV-antibody testing at four to six weeks, three months and six months from the date of exposure.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Odds of Severe Side Effects vs. Odds of Developing OIs

Dear Doctor: With some horror, I have read on this website some of the possible side effects of anti-HIV meds. Particularly troubling is the occurrence of heart attacks and liver complications. I wonder, how does one balance the odds of developing a...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

You know what my response is going to be because it involves straightforward common sense. First, there is no free luncheverything in life comes at some cost. We try, however, to balance the costs against the potential gains, and to do those things... Read more »

Odds of Severe Side Effects vs. Odds of Developing OIs

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Risk assessment is based on likelihood of occurrence. As I was exiting a recent early morning jet trip the pilot said "the safest part of your day has just ended, be careful on those highways". Commercial air travel (per mile) is safer... Read more »

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What are odds unprotected vaginal with herpies sor

Posted by oi812Help, 1 Reply

What are odds of transmission being insertive partner doing unprotected vaginal sex with herpies sore if lady friend is poz?

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What are the odds?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had unprotected sex with a female and got the horrible virus Herpes from her, she swore she didn't know she had it. A culture test revealed the virus, I have gotten over that fact and have not had a re-occurance since 3 months. She got tested for... Read more »

Can HIV antibodies cross react in a herpes test

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi folks,
I am wondering if HIV antibodies can be mistakenly be picked up by HSV-2 IgG ELISA. This may cause false positive for HSV-2. ELISA (even for HSV-2) being a more sensitive test as compared to specific has been always known to throw in false... Read more »

Herpes and HIV

Posted by Anonymous

I have herpes but only had my initial outbreak until today. I noticed a reocurrence after I recieved a BJ with me ejaculating inside from a HIGH risk individual. I informed the other party which went bad. Anyway, how increased is my risk for HIV... Read more »

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