Will Herpes Go Away On Its Own

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

What Is Shingles? Shingles is a very painful disease caused by the same herpes virus that causes chicken pox (varicella zoster virus). Like other herpes viruses, the varicella-zoster virus has an initial infectious stage, (chicken pox) followed by a dormant stage. Then, with no warning, the virus becomes active again. About 20% of people who have had chicken pox will eventually develop shingles. This reactivation of the virus is most likely to...

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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, herpes and candida.

After exposure to herpes, I have had many herpes outbreaks for 5 months. And also have had problems with candida infection since that time of herpes exposure and muscle aches in back, shoulder and neck. If I have been HIV+ for only two years could...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Your information wasn't entirely clear, but I gather that you've been HIV+ for 2 years and since then have developed recurrent herpes. Herpes can recur in HIV- people as well, and does not necessarily signal a damaged immune system. You... Read more »

Herpes or Hepatitis?

1-Is herpes always infectious when you have an out break?2- Is Hepititus B still infectious to other people if you had it 7 years ago??3- under these situations which one is easier or more likely to be transmitted to other people or are they about...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Herpes is very infectious when you have an outbreak. Hepatitis B is a sexually transmitted disease but it depends if you had it and it went away or you became a carrier. You need to get tested for HBV to see if it is still active. The main thing is... Read more »

herpes duration and AIDS

I am a little concerned as a recent partner (hiv status unknown) had oral herpes that took longer than 10 days to disappear. While the scabs went away after about 2 weeks, a small pink patch remained for a week or two more. I have read that long...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

For oral (or genital) herpes to be considered AIDS-associated, it must have persisted for more than 6 weeks. Usually these lesions get to be quite sizable because the HIV+ person's immune system can't contain the continued production of... Read more »

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Herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HI,I am a 14 year old with herpes.
I beleive I was infected when I was 13 .I aslo was pregnant when I found out that I had the virus.I was very scared and angry.I even begged god to take it away,promising that I would never have sex again ,if he... Read more »

Herpes question

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi all
I know this may not be the right place to post questions about herpes but i dont know where else to go. I was just wondering if it was possible to have genital herpes without ever having any genital warts? I do have something though and i dont... Read more »

Genital Herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I know this is an hiv forum but I was wondering if the first episode of genital herpes is extremly painful or not? What do the lesions look like and how long do they take to go away? Please answer!

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herpes question

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

would a herpes rash disapear after a day ? Read more »

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