What Doctor Treats Herpes

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Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores and Genital Herpes)

... What Is Herpes? HSV and HIV How Is HSV Transmitted? How Is Herpes Treated? Can Herpes Be Prevented? The Bottom Line 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.

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My thanks to you Dr. Bob! (HERPES, 2010)

Hello Dr, BobI came on here to ask you a question and doing so I had to re-write my post because I realized how remarkable you truly are Dr. Bob. As I was writing it hit me, you have been helping people on here for years! It is truly remarkable that...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

...with very low CD4+ cell counts. Also, they have become very uncommon since the introduction of more effective antiretroviral treatments in the 1990s.HSV and HIVHSV is not one of the infections that are part of the official diagnosis of AIDS.... 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 »

$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 told...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

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

...warranted. Whatever is causing your ongoing symptoms, one thing is absolutely certain: it's not HIV! Your general internist (general medical doctor) should be able to help you sort out any persistent symptoms.Thank you for your willingness to... Read more »

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

... What Is Shingles? Shingles and HIV How Is It Transmitted? How Is Shingles Treated? Can Shingles Be Prevented? The Bottom Line What Is Shingles? Shingles is a very painful disease caused by the same Read more »

Gynecological Problems

...Women and Gynecological Problems Certain gynecological (GYN) conditions are more common, more serious and/or more difficult to treat in HIV-positive women than HIV-negative women. If left untreated, some GYN infections can develop into more... Read more »

IRIS: A Concern for People Starting HIV Therapy

... What Is Inflammation? What Is IRIS? How Is It Diagnosed? Who Is at Risk? What Are the Symptoms? How Do You Treat IRIS? What Can Help to Ask My Doctor? Special Concerns for People Living With HIV Special Concerns for... Read more »

Immune Restoration Syndrome

...Restoration Syndrome? How Was the Syndrome Identified? Bad News -- Or Good? What Problems Can Occur? How Is the Syndrome Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Immune Restoration Syndrome? Some people who start antiretroviral therapy... Read more »

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ongoing symptoms

Posted by hopfullindy, 2 Replies

...I tested neg at 3.5 months post possible exposure. I have been treated for an std from this exposure and have just recently been told that I have herpes. I have on going symptoms such as vaginal Read more »

oh shit...

Posted by Anonymous

...urologist thinking the pain in my penis could be described some way, he said it was all in my head...the hospital the 1st week treated me for clamidyia so i was taking doxycline and stoped taking it after i found out i had no clamydia and i... Read more »

Acne or Herpes strain?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

...ever since I've known her, years! I have had one or more pimple that show up from time to time. By the time I try to go to the doctor to have them check it out, it disappears. I know it has to be a viral infection, but don't know what. I would... Read more »

and they showed up

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I've been with my wife for about two years now and just recently some small things have showed up on my penis. thatlook like small bumps, some times with a small black dot on the top. I was wondering if any one had seen this sort of thing before. it... Read more »

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