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Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores and Genital Herpes)
...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. Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) is the common cause of cold sores (oral herpes) around the mouth. HSV2 normally causes genital herpes. However, through sexual activity, HSV1 can cause infections in the genital area, and HSV2 can infect the mouth area. HSV is a very common...
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Risk of HIV through Oral Sex When Herpes is present and contracted
Dear Dr. Bob--About 7 years ago, you helped me through the only other HIV scare I've ever had (which turned out to be Lyme disease). I hope you can help with this one, as well. And I believe the specific facts of my "case" will help others and...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
...We still have much to learn about XMRV.Regarding your current concerns:1. White blood cells recruited to the site of herpessores or blisters may increase susceptibility to HIV and facility HIV transmission. This is primarily a problem of an... Read more »Mouth Sores
A month ago my VL was 250000 and my cd4 was 250. Doctor put me on Atripla. I noticed that I get mouth sores all the time. They come and go as I use over the counter medication. I had them under control but now I got this flu from hell and I got the...
Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.
University of Chicago Hospitals
...symptoms, and HIV-related opportunistic infections, to occur during the early phase of ART. Mouth sores can also accompany some skin rashes and other skin conditions, and can occur as side effects of some other medications.Most importantly, I... Read more »Dr. Bob please answer, eagerly awaiting response -Contracted MRSA and Herpes from being rimmed Follow Up Questions
Hi Dr. Bob,Sorry to be a pest, but I am freaking out (eagerly) awaiting your response to my question...The question is this...I was rimmed / oral from the prostitute late may 2007 (only possible exosure) tested 6 times after (last test on dec 31st...Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,You are "receiving conflicting information"??? From whom? Certainly not from me or this Web site!Your fears are completely unwarranted. You and your wife's repeatedly negative HIV tests are definitive and conclusive. HIV is not your problem. No... Read more »Contracted MRSA and Herpes from being rimmed
To Dr. Bob,On May 31st, 2007 I went to a Massage Parlour where I received oral sex with saran wrap on my penis for about a minute and then was rimmed by the prostitute while I masturbated until I finished. I was extremely nervous afterwards and...Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
..."window period." 2.Your HIV-antibody tests are definitive and conclusive. You are HIV negative. Consequently, your recurrent herpetic outbreaks are not related. No way. No how. By the way, if they recur that frequently, you should consider... Read more »
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Gynecological Problems
...to six months after the sore heals, symptoms of secondary syphilis may occur. These symptoms include swollen lymph glands, a rash especially noticeable on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, and painless sores on various parts of the... Read more »
What Do the Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Look Like?
...born dead or have brain damage! These are other signs of syphilis: Losing patches of hair Losing eyebrows A rash on the body (anywhere on the body) A rash on the bottom of the feet or the palms of the hands are another symptom of... Read more »
IRIS: A Concern for People Starting HIV Therapy
...symptoms are mostly different than and should not be confused with the possible side effects from starting HIV drugs, like fever or skin rash. If side effects do occur, they usually appear soon after starting your meds. Within a few weeks your... Read more »
