What Can Happen To People With Herpes Simplex

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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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What's the best way to treat herpes simplex?

Dr. Bob, you and your savvy are legendary/heroic! I'm a healthy poz guy, and after 18 years, have a 560 CD4, and VL is undetectable. I also have anal herpes, and would like your take on recent studies on women; findings conclude that control...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Swede in Washington,Although definitive studies in men have yet to be completed, it certainly makes good sense to me! However, I support your doctor's approach! However, I should also note there are some special warnings about use of... Read more »

$200 Donation For This Simple Question (HERPES SIMPLEX, 2009)

Hi Dr Bob, Scott from CA. Umm... how do I start.? Ok here goes.I've a gf for about 6 months now. Before we engage in any kind of unprotected sex, we both had HIV and STDs test about 3 weeks after being together and all came back NEGATIVE. She...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Assuming everyone is telling the truth about their last tumble between the sheets, yes, your HIV tests would be considered conclusive.I do not believe you are being paranoid about HIV if you are having unprotected sex! There is always the... Read more »

Herpes simplex result

Dear Dr,Please help me on this. I just did an blood test and the result are as below:-VDRL - nonreactive, TPHA negative, HIV I & II AB (by Elisa) non reactiveCHlamydia IGG 8.5 AB index, Herpes type 1 IGG 3593 units, Herpes type 2 IGG <100...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.I believe that your test results indicate that you have previously been infected with herpes simplex virus, type 1. This does not indicate whether or not you have active disease, though most people who are infected with... Read more »

Herpes simplex IRIS

I recently started ARV treatment using Tribuss. I noticed that I have a sore in moy gum that won't respond to over the counter antihistamine or fungal cream. Is this a sign of IRIS? Should I counsult my doctor to rule out possibility of IRIS?...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.I think that you're probably getting a few steps ahead of the diagnostic pace. First, IRIS is something that occurs primarily among people who start ART with very low CD4 counts and have large increases in their... Read more »

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genital herpes or herpes simplex

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Could herpes cause changes in your mouth like dry mouth, white hairy tongue? Thanks for your response.

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WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE NEG PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR +

Posted by Jessie, 7 Replies

I wanted to share with everyone something I recently went through to see if I get any feedback from some of the regulars on this board...I recently went to visit a friend who is + and her husband is -....they have a beautiful friendship as well as a... Read more »

It had to happen sometime!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Listen folks, I hate to be the first person writing into this board that turns out positive but it was inevitable...face it, it had to happen sometime.

THERE WAS NO OTHER EXPOSURE - I would tell you if there was.

None of you are Dr's, nor am I for... Read more »

Herpes=HIV??!??!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I read that people with HIV have more Herpes outbreaks.

I've never had herpes that I know of. Ever. No blisters...anywhere....ever.

Im still paranoid about HIV and now I have this kinda burning/stinging sensation at the corner of my mouth. (on the... Read more »

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