What Type Of Doctor Specializes In The Treatment Of 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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Herpes on the roof of the mouth?

I am HIV since 1988. I was diagnosed with AIDS in 1996. My viral load is currently detectable at around 1000 copies and my tcells are about 295. Within the last six months I have had four times now, blisters on the roof of my mouth. They always...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

While these could be just canker sores, they could also be due to herpes, a fungal infection, etc. Their characteristics and some special tests should allow your doctor to make a diagnosis. There are specific tests for herpes, fungal infections,... Read more »

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 »

HERPES and VAGINAL SEX

Hi there. I am HIV negative women with herpes on my butt (unusual, I know). My boyfriend is HIV positive and not sure if he has herpes or not. I am wondering if we need to take special precaution due to my herpes status. Of course we'll use...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there!Thanks for writing in. Before I get to your question, you should know that having herpes on your butt isn't so unusual. The fact is, genital herpes can occur anywhere in the boxer short region. What that means is that, if you were to... Read more »

herpes simplex/fungal infection

Dear Doctor,I have been on HIV treatment now for 1 year and a half. When i started i used to take TRimune but i had severe lipoatrophy so my doctor changed me to ATRIPLA 6 months ago. The first month after the new treament all was fine but now i...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Tough to answer with any confidence without an examination of the rash and further history. The rash has some features of herpes which generally responds to acyclovir. There are some forms of auto-immune disease where rashes related to menstrual... Read more »

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Doctor specializing in HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know of a Doctor who accepts ADAP and specializes in an array of illness besides HIV. I'm HIV positive, however, I'm not comfortable going to an HIV clinic that only specialzes in that area. I no longer have private insurance because I... Read more »

HIV and Herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

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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 »

my doctor has been urging me towards...

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My doctor has been urging me toward meds My virul load is 7800 and my cd4s ar 580What should I do

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My doctor left me...

Posted by max66, 3 Replies

I called my ID dr to make my follow up appointment and just found out he's retiring...just like that. I just saw him 2 weeks ago and he didn't say a word about it. So I've just spent the last 2 hours searching the web for a replacement. Does... Read more »

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