Vinegar And Herpes

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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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Apple Cider Vinegar

Hi Nelson!I have a friend who swears by the health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar. What do you know about the benefits, interactions, or possible side effects of people in HIV who take it? or is there any info? what do ya think about it? Happy New...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Vinegar has been shown to decrease blood glucose increases and decrease appetite in some studies. Here is a good summary you can read: <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1785201/" target=_new>Vinegar: Medicinal Uses... Read more »

Soap, water, vinegar, and love

A few months ago my boyfriend and I began to have unprotected sex. I am HIV+ and he is not. I read somewhere that soap and water and things like vinegar kill the germs that make up HIV. He washes after each time we have sex but I am still worried...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. Soap, water, vinegar, and love will not provide adequate protection against HIV (nor other STDs). Only condoms will provide adequate protection against infection. Based on what you told me, your boyfriend is at... Read more »

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 »

HIV risk from oral sex when you have Herpes, "Herpes via oral sex"

I (male) got herpes 1 and 2 via having oral with a pro. Used a condom during oral too. Did not continue any other sex. What are the chances of infecting with HIV?...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for the question,Doesn't sounds like you were at risk for HIV from what you're describing. Having herpes <b>only</b> makes a difference if you have open sores. These open sores end up being a way for HIV to get in the... Read more »

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