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My husband has herpes and is taking the antibiotics they prescribed him but he is frequently getting outbreaks and now he is getting them in his mouth why is this

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I am 39 weeks pregnant, my daughter has dropped so low that I can go into labor any day now. I am currently having a herpes outbreak. All my doctors say is to take acyclovir which hasn't been proven to even be safe while pregnant. What should I do! I want an emergency C-section to ensure that my daughter is safe & healthy.

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U need to take acyclovir and undergo lscs too ...  Read More

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Hi i have herpes outbreak on my bum cheek, i have applied zovirax acyclovir ointment. Should I be taking acyclovir tablet as well? Please advise

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You need to show gynecologist and dermatologist. Please get it che les. Do not self medicate. You need to be examined. Depending on the extent of the lesions we can decide on the dosage of oral acyclo ...  Read More

Hi, One of my family member is suffering from repeated herpes outbreaks around her mouth. She is taking Zovirax 400mg thrice a day whenever there's an outbreak. But the outbreak is happening every week or in 10 days. Please suggest precautions and effective medications. Thanks.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Is there any cure for frequent genital herpes outbreaks? It comes out around periods time (before or after) every month. doc advised acyclovir course (for 5-10 days) every month before periods but seems not helping much to supress it. plz advise how to control and stop it ?

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Hi there...I can understand your concern. Acyclovir suppression therapy can be started if you are having recurrent genital herpes. It involves taking acyclovir for about 6 months to 1 year. But first ...  Read More

Namaste I'm facing recurrent herpes outbreak every month one after other. How long should I go for suppressive therapy? Which is best whether Acyclovir or Valacyclovir? How many doses per day? Kindly help 🙏

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Hi doctor My baby boy is one and a half months old. My father(age 50) got herpes. Are there any chances that my baby can contract herpes from my father? What will be the early symptoms if my baby contract herpes? What measures can I take to avoid this? Thanks

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with HSV positive last month of IGM 2.02, I had velanix 1000mg tablet for 7 days the rashes went away but again from 2 days there are outbreak of rashes again on my body? Why is this happening??

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Take care of your immunity . Don't break the treatment without doctor advise. ...  Read More

Last year I got into a relationship with someone. We had sex and she told me a month later that she already had herpes. She said a doctor told her that she can only spread it to a male and not another female... is this true? She hasn't had a break out (not that I know off) and we are sexually active... is there a possibility that I could have herpe

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Yes and get a HSV 1/2: I g G and I g M done ...  Read More

I'm 24 years old and female. Is it normal to have a white "chunky" cheese type of discharge during a herpes out break

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Was it associated with itching ...  Read More

So i did a std panel along with a girl. Her tests were negative. My test came up positive for HSV 1+2 igm(1.38), while the HSV 1+2 Igg was negative for me. However it seems like i have contracted it recently. But i have not been in contact with any girl since past 3-4 months, and i am seeing the same girl only. We have had kiss and all before but s

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Sir can genital herpes spread by using same towel and soap of a person who is having outbreak of genital herpes?

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Mostly through intercourse... for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hello, I had ran a 21km run last Sunday. Last few kms few quite exhausting. 3 days after, I had high fever (running upto 102°), feeling extremely cold and mouth ulcers started popping up. Fever has been treated with Paracetamol (650mg) and is under control (still have slight fever and weakness). But the mouth ulcers has been troubling (atleast

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Drink more water, take vitamin c twice a day and b complex once a day for 5 days ...  Read More

I have blisters In my lips which cream is the best for oral herpes in lips and how stop the recent Outbreaks

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It's an infectious disease caused by Nita group (Harpes group) of virus. Its curable,in ayurved it called visharp it is due to agrivation of pita dosha,you should avoid spicy,dairy products ...  Read More

Hi, I was diagnosed of genetal herpes one and a half years ago. With the help of homeopathic medicines, it has been under control and no outbreaks in the last 4 months. I had protected sex and still contracted it. The few outbreaks I had were all at the same spot that is at the base of the penis. (Unprotected area). Recently over the last few weeks

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Hi doctor, If I have an outbreak frm herpes and choose to let it recovery naturally. Will it cause any harm to the body but not taking anti viral medication. What does the herpes result means herpes 1 @ 3.5 and herpes 1 @1.2. Is it true that the lower the value the better. What can cause the change it value.

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No harm . Herpes simplex usually resolves on its own in 5 to 7 days. ...  Read More

I have severe OCD, and something is troubling me. Long story short, I have a friend with Herpes. I ran into him after work, and I gave him a handshake. I have a blister on my hand that popped, and I'm worried about contracting it since I know the virus goes for membranes. Should I be worried? I didn't see any outbreaks. Would appreciate the assuran

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Herpes a viral infection is contagious, no doubts ...  Read More

I have cold sores, despite not having symptoms of an outbreak at the time, I gave my girlfriend genital herpes by fingering her and using my saliva as lubricant. If I were to have sex with her when she was showing symptoms. Is it possible for me to also get genital herpes, or is it impossible because I already have the HSV-1 virus?

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Can spread to your genital ...  Read More

I know I have the Herpes simplex virus oral/ vag. However; I’ve been experiencing bleeding in the vag. And it’s not time for my cycle! Does this have anything to do with an outbreak. I have been overwhelmed all month long and my cycle doesn’t suppose to start for another week. The blood never hits the pad!!!

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May be other problem or reason.Get done ultrasonography to rule out any pathology inside uterus and TSH level also. Consult to gynecologist for solution. ...  Read More

Last year in September I went to Manali from Kolkata for a vacation with my husband and son. There I had a first time outbreak of oral herpes. I took zovirax 400 and appliedherpes cream on my lips and after about 15 days it was cured. Unfortunately after that I am having oral blisters on my lips, upper and lower mouth pallet , swelling of gums afte

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My friend recently contracted genital herpes . She is since taken medication, and does not currently have an outbreak. She was trying a new beverage that she wanted me to try and she poured me a glass from the bottle she had been drinking out of. I drank it and remembered that I have two canker sores in my mouth. Is it possible I can get herpes too

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HELLO, I DON'T THINK SO. OK. ...  Read More

A few years ago I had my first herpes breakout but haven't had anu since. I've been working out a lot and I tend to get sweaty in my vaginal area and can't always go home to change right away. Yesterday I started feeling some pain/irritation and I figured it was a rash due to being sweaty. It's been irritating me all day and i just used a mirror to

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Please put pictures of the affected areas in good light ...  Read More

I had herpes outbreak for the first time 2 month ago pain in the top right side of my stomach and numb hands pilling finger tips constipation what I need

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ...  Read More

I haveRecurrent vaginal and anal herpes outbreak despite taking acyclovir that comesback after five days

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You need to show it to dermatologist or gynecologist to check . It could be something else ...  Read More

Me and my boyfriend both have the same herpes virus. If we have unprotected sex while one of us is having an outbreak, will it cause the other one of us to have an outbreak as well?

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It can ...  Read More

I am involved with someone whom I know to have contracted herpes. If this person were to perform fellatio on me, would I contract herpes?

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Yes, it can be transmitted if the person is suffering from oral herpes. You need to use proper protection in form of condoms and treat the person suffering from herpes ...  Read More

I have genital herpes and my sores have healed after antiviral treatment.. If I have sex in future with a person with condoms and I don't have active sores but I don't know the hiv status of the person can i contract hiv even if I don't have open sores and I use a condom ????

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Hi, weather u use condom or not, or u have open sores or not, nobody can assure u that u will not acquire infection. So my suggestion would be better to be safe then sorry. ...  Read More

Once I had herpes on my lips in October, 2015. Now i dont have any symptoms of herpes but is it possible to outbreak again by kissing my partner? Can I again have herpes?? Should I avoid to kiss and sex too?? Help me..

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Hey, HSV type 1 most commonly causes cold sores. It can also cause genital herpes. HSV type 2 is the usual cause of genital herpes, but it also can infect the mouth. Oral herpes (herpes simplex type 1 ...  Read More

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