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What Medications Are There For Herpes
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Antiviral Herpes MedicationJust a quick question Dr. About 2 months ago I went to my primary doctor after a high-risk sexual encounter. It was suspected that I was in the "prodome" of a Herpes infection. Therefore, I was prescribed Valtrex 1 gram, for 10 days...
Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.
Stanford University, School of Medicine
No it can't.MH...
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Herpes medication and the ELISA testHello Doctor, I took Valtrex pills like about three years ago for about 15 days for genital... 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... Read more »
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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... Read more »
U.S. Government Proposes Easing Rules on Making, Administering Herpes TestsIn a proposed rule released Jan. 6 but dated Dec. 21, the Food and Drug Administration said it may change how it classifies tests for herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, reducing the regulatory burdens associated with the tests. Julie Zawisza, FDA... Read more »
Food and Drug Administration Fast-Tracks Anti-HIV and Herpes GelThe Food and Drug Administration has granted fast-track status to an investigational microbicide gel that could prevent transmission of HIV and genital herpes, its maker, Australia-based pharmaceutical company StarPharma, announced Jan. 10. VivaGel... Read more »
Male Circumcision Reduces Risk of Genital Herpes and HPV Infection, but Not SyphilisHeterosexual men who undergo medical circumcision can significantly reduce their risk of acquiring two common sexually transmitted infections?herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), the cause of genital herpes, and human papillomavirus (HPV), which can... Read more »
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HIV and Herpes
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hi.I've just been diagnosed with both HIV and Herpes, however, my mind is in whirl and I can barely remeber anything my Doctor said to me other than starting treatment with drugs called Truvada and Sustiva - are these a potent, durable combo - if... Read more » Hiv, Herpes or nothing
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I was wondering if anyone has had this problem. Well first to let you all know, my sexual history hasn't really been much of a history. I have been with the same person sexually for over 5 years now. Everything is cool. Only mishap was a blowjob...
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Oral sex while experiencing Herpes Outbreak
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Received oral sex last night while experiencing a herpes outbreak. HIV status of other person is unknown and don't know wether there was blood in her saliva. Should I seek medical treatment for a possible PEP regime. Thank you all.Read more » Living with HIV and Herpes
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
HeyI want to hear from anyone thats living with HIV and Herpes how they have coped with the 2 and whether there is any link to Herpes increasing the rapid progression of HIV? Read more »
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