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Hi, I've Recently Experienced Symptoms That Match Genital Herpes .

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Posted on Tue, 11 Jun 2019
Question: Hi, I've recently experienced symptoms that match genital herpes. Im a virgin and Ive only ever had any intimate or sexual experiences with one person and they have been tested and are clean. How could I have contracted genital herpes if the only person Ive ever even kissed is clean? Im going to get tested today to make sure it is herpes, but the symptoms and lesions match exactly. I read that it can be contracted through body fluids so maybe I ate contaminated food or didnt wash my hand after touching a contaminated object?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Genital herpes, acyclovir tablets recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice.

It would be better if you attach a photo of the rash to reports in order to clarify if it is herpes or not.
If the herpes is in genital area it is genital herpes or herpes 2. It can't be caused by kissing but by skin to skin contact of genital area even with only one sexual contact and even though the partner doesn't have an outbreak.
Taking acyclovir orally can help it not to spread more. Also acyclovir ointment can be used.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, I've Recently Experienced Symptoms That Match Genital Herpes .

Brief Answer: Genital herpes, acyclovir tablets recommended Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. It would be better if you attach a photo of the rash to reports in order to clarify if it is herpes or not. If the herpes is in genital area it is genital herpes or herpes 2. It can't be caused by kissing but by skin to skin contact of genital area even with only one sexual contact and even though the partner doesn't have an outbreak. Taking acyclovir orally can help it not to spread more. Also acyclovir ointment can be used. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.