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Dealing with herpes infected friend.
Recently I am came to know that one of my friend is infected with herpes with whom I have been in contact.
I am really worried if that affects me as well since I have shared same utensils with him while eating food and drinking water.
Also, I would like to know what should be my instant action I should take to avoid being infected.
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If it is herpes simplex virus type-1 then avoid sharing utensils and water bottles
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Connect please
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If lesions appear
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
If u develop symptoms like rashes or pain
U need to take antibiotics viral medicine
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Dr. S K Wadhwa
Gynecologist
45 yrs exp
Lucknow
One of your friends is infected with Herpes. You didn't mention whether it is Herpes Zoster or Herpes Simplex.
The mode of transmission of the two is different. So it is significant.
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Sexologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Kindly consult
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few details
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