Is Herpes Contagious

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U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Understanding Genital Herpes

Overview Cause Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications Overview Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, one of every five teenagers and adults is infected with genital herpes. Women are more commonly infected than men and it is estimated that one of every four women has herpes. Although at least 45 million...

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KS Diagnosis, but HIV negative. How is this possible? Am I contagious?

I have recently been diagnosed with Kaposi's Sarcoma after a lesion was removed from the back of my leg. I was subsequently tested for HIV, and the result was negative. How common is it to have KS, and be HIV negative at the same time? Does...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Yes, you can have Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) without being HIV positive! You are indeed correct, however, this is a bit unusual and is not what is typically described in what you read or what you see (such as Tom Hanks movie... Read more »

contagious

Nephew dying of HIV?AIDS.wants to visit me-My immune system is bad. can he visit.... ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Absolutely. HIV is not transmitted via casual contact. See below.Dr. BobPlease answer Dr. Bob (CASUAL CONTACT, 2010) Dec 10, 2010This may sound naive but I was wondering, I have a new woman who just joined at our office and I believe she has HIV.... Read more »

Is CMV contagious? Am I contagious to unborn children?

The "opportunistic infections" page does not have a "Ask A Question" link.I have been diagnosed and treated for Immnune System Recovery Uveitis with a secondary CMV Retinitis. My best friend is pregnant. Is my CMV contagious to...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

You could indeed be contagious to an unborn child. Given your diagnosis of CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection, you are no doubt shedding CMV into your urine.Your friend could get tested to see if she's immune to CMV. This would entail getting a... Read more »

Herpes

I recently got a diagnoses of herpes simplex-2 and I have HIV ...what should be my concerns?Also how contagious is it - can I pass it to others just by everyday contact? ...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks. Type 2 herpes (HSV2, herpes simplex type 2) affects over 50 million Americans, and a majority of people with HIV.HSV 2 is usally a genital infection and can spread by sexual contact. It can cause sores and blisters on the genitals, swollen... Read more »

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Coinfeccion con Herpes y Periodo Ventana

Posted by Laztana, 1 Reply

Hola,muy buenas,despues de una relacion de riesgo tengo un test vih negativo a las 12 semanas, el tema es que creo que en la
misma relacion me contagie de un herpes labial, el periodo ventana de 3 meses es valido en caso de coinfeccion de herpes y... Read more »

Herpes?

Posted by sadface, 4 Replies

I have been reading a little on herpes. How soon can you get a blood test to see if you are caring the virus? When does it begin to show up? UG!
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Genital Herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I know this is an hiv forum but I was wondering if the first episode of genital herpes is extremly painful or not? What do the lesions look like and how long do they take to go away? Please answer!

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herpes genitalposible contagio de hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

primero y principal gracias por este foro,se acuerdan que les escribi y me dieron muchos animos pero les cuento, nos reconciliamos con mi novio y tuvimos relaciones sexuales el domingo ultimo ahora bien, use preservativo ni bien se produjo la... Read more »

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