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What Are The Chances Of Herpes Infection Transmission Through Oral Sex?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

Question: Hi, I had an encounter with a stripper 2 weeks ago, I had PROTECTED oral and vaginal sex but before wearing the condom the stripper used her saliva to lubricate my penis. so the next day evening I saw 2 to 3 tiny red spots on my penis head seeing that I used disinfectant(dettol) to clean my penis head. after 2 days I saw 8 to 10 red spots but the old ones are gone. I am really scared if this is Herpes or its just a condom rash or rash because of disinfectant. I do not have watery blisters or penis pain or pain during urination. but I get pain now for sometime after cleaning my penis head with warm salt water. the pictures in internet scares me alot and what ever STD symptom I read I feel like I got it. if this is herpes does the red spot remain for 14 days with out blistering or puss and does herpes symptom starts the next day after my encounter? I have scheduled an appointment with doctor this Saturday. I am really ashamed of what I did and I am getting married in six month i am really worried. all your answers would really help me in some way.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to irritation to disinfectant or friction .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the photo and details.

There are chances of transmission of herpes simplex virus by saliva or oral sex.As it is protected intercourse or oral sex, chances of transmission is nil.But as saliva has been used there are minor possibility of transmission of herpes.If she had active lesions then the chances are higher.
Otherwise it is almost nil.
You can clarify from the person about her herpes status.or get her tested to be relieved of anxiety.

The lesions appear due to irritation (due to disinfectant used) or friction or may be herpes infection.
Herpes lesions usually appear by within 2-4 weeks.It can appear as early as 1 day too.It usually resolves by 7-14 days.

You can clean with saline water twice daily.

You can get examined by a doctor and can also go for herpes test now.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Thank you doctor! But looking at the photo do you think the spots are herpes spots! The condition of the spot is same for 2 weeks if its herpes this state should change or blister breakout should happen right? Also I don't see any spots in my penis shaft or surroundings !right after the encounter my penis was dry and little irritation and foreskin was tight! I dunno if it's Vinson rash too. I have an appointment with doctor this Saturday! I am really scared!

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely due to herpes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

It appears more like a rash due to irritation but herpes has to be ruled out.With given description it appears unlikely due to herpes.
Do not over clean or use any irritants for now.
Get it examined by a doctor and go for herpes tests.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Thank you doctor!! One more point to add!
The tiny red spots is like 10 to 12 now where like 2 to 3 spots are gone and new 1 to 2 spots have come in other side of the penis head. Still no itch or puss or ulcer or yellow colored pimples. Does herpes red spots come and go ? Like 3 spots today and next day new 2 spot the old one not visible or gone? I'm sorry with these questions! Please help

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes recurs after few days or months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Herpes is known for recurrence.
They recur after a gap of few days or months
They do not occur as described by you.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (45 minutes later)

Doctor one more point to add, after I add coconut oil there is slight inflammation and also after urination some times I get pain!! But if I drink a lot of water and pass urine I don't have this inflammation. because of this stress I feel like I have all the herpes symptoms I am worried doctor!
Doctor this evening I see few red spots similar ones in my foreskin and I kind of feeling itchy! Still no fever or no blisters or puss or crack or sore! Is this some allergy that's spreading? Or is this herpes ??

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
May be due to irritation or fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

It may be due to irritation or even fungal infection too.Unlikely to be due to herpes.
Any irritation or Urinary tract infection or irritation will subside with drinking more water.So may not be due to herpes.
You can clean the area with warm water and apply antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream(candid cream), after consulting your doctor.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (9 hours later)

Thanks a lot doctor ! I added a last picture now just want to confirm if this is how the spots clear? If you see the picture 2 red spots are gone with 2 round dry skin? Is this the allergy?? I didn't see any blood or any watery substance not sure it was there or not .

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to irritation/allergy or fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is either due to irritation/allergy or fungal infection.
You can continue same treatment Unlikely due to herpes.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (51 minutes later)

Thanks a lot doctor your replies meant a lot I'm relieved that the symptoms or pictures are not herpes !
I'm visiting the clinic tomorrow morning . Should I ask something specific ? Please let me know

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get STDs tests done .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

You can go for STDs tests including for herpes antibodies as a routine.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (12 minutes later)

Doctor this std test and herpes test are to confirm that I do not have have any disease right ? Other than that the symptoms and photos suggests do not suggest herpes right? I'm worried and I really feel bad couldn't sleep I keep thinking about it ! Hopefully after doctor visit tomorrow I should be fine!

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.It is to rule out disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes it is to rule out any disease.The symptoms do not appear like herpes.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar