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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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Worried can't sleep 2 times asking

Hello again Dr BobLast week i protectedvaginal sex with a sex worker in new orleans and stuck my fingers in her vagina condum did't appear to broken what are risks i know from reading your your responce to other questions that i will have to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Protected vaginal sex and finger play are not considered to be significant HIV risks, if the latex condom was used properly and didn't break and if the skin on your finger is intact. Your understanding about HIV testing is correct.... Read more »

Worried and can't sleep or function

Dear Dr., I recently went out for a night on the town. I met a guy at the bar and became attracted to him. Although, nothing seriously happened we shared a few seconds of deep intimate kissing. At the time, on the inside of my mouth, I had...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

There is only one case of oral transmission of HIV via deep kissing that I am aware of and in this case, both participants had active bleeding in their mouths at the time of the encounter. If this is your only potential exposure, I would not... Read more »

Please help! Can't sleep and very worried

First off, thanks for taking the time to read this. Your site has been of great help in alleviating this anxiety of mine.Anyhow, I've been dating my boyfriend for a little over a year now. We've had unprotected anal sex three times. Once...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Your boyfriend, your doctor and you feel you have trust issues and really need help. I absolutely agree.Both you and your boyfriend tested HIV negative in mid-March. Why would you "secretly refuse to believe the results"? I agree it was... Read more »

just donated!!! please answer can't sleep from worry

Dear Dr. Bob-First of all I would like to say thanks for all the great work you do for us. I hope you can answer my question because I am having lots of anxiety over something stupid I have done. I am a lesbian in a monogamous relationship with my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello fan,OK, so sexy bartending Barbarella gives you a free shot without dirtying up a shot glass. That doesn't sound stupid or risky to me. It sounds hot! I see absolutely no reason for concern. This activity would not be considered a risk... Read more »

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sorry.. not HIV.. question about Herpes?!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Yeah i posted before about my worry about infection of some other STD...

Someone replied that you cannot contract HSV2 from oral sex (someone gave me head). I read this on some other site..
However, when i called the aids and sexual health hotline,... Read more »

please help!!! i am worried sick!!!!!

Posted by johns007, 1 Reply

i have not been able to sleep, eat or work properly because i can't stop thinking about this, please somebody tell me if i was at risk of getting infected!!!! this is what happened: i was at a gay sauna last week and this guy and me started playing... Read more »

HPV+ Herpes Outbreak+ Oral sex w/ HIV+ parter=HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I received oral sex from a girl who is HIV+. I have some genital warts from HPV and had a Herpes Outbreak at the time. Am I infected with HIV? What are my chanes? Are there any documented cases or could I be a first? I am married and need URGENT... Read more »

Fingering Gave Herpes - HIV as well

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I fingered a stripper and got herpes where I had a cut on my hand. I had an 11 week hiv test that came back negative. Is it still possible i got hiv as well as herpes from this episode? Read more »

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