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Does Use Of Antiseptic Wipes Cause Harm To The Genital Herpes Lesion?

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Posted on Mon, 30 Jul 2018
Question: If you have genital herpes sores and decide to get tested for a urinary tract infection, is it ok or any harm or negative effects in using an antiseptic pad to wipe genital area with antiseptic pad, would antiseptic pad harm or cause any negative changes or effects when it is used on genital herpes sores/lesions/ulcers etc?
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Answered by Dr. Rudina Balliu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No harm

Detailed Answer:
Hello There !
Thank you for using Health Care Magic.I have gone through your question and i understand your concern.
Antiseptic wipe will not change or do any harm to your herpes lesion.

Hope the answer is helpfull!
Wish you good health.
Take Care!
Dr Balliu.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Rudina Balliu (4 hours later)
Does being close to your period affect results of uti urine test? Thanks!
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Answered by Dr. Rudina Balliu (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Sorry for my late reply.
No it will not.
Take Care!
Dr Balliu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Does Use Of Antiseptic Wipes Cause Harm To The Genital Herpes Lesion?

Brief Answer: No harm Detailed Answer: Hello There ! Thank you for using Health Care Magic.I have gone through your question and i understand your concern. Antiseptic wipe will not change or do any harm to your herpes lesion. Hope the answer is helpfull! Wish you good health. Take Care! Dr Balliu.