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What Causes Cold Sores In The Mouth?
Question: Hi- I thought I had a yeast infection and I constantly touched and scratched my vaginal area since Minday. I noticed a painful blister that appeared just yesterday( Wednesday). Is this genital herpes- see attahced. From time to time i suffer from cold sores on my mouth but have never been diagnosed with an STD.
Brief Answer:
I think that this could be a genital herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
I have seen carefully your attached picture and I think that this could be a genital herpes.
Usually the symptoms of genital herpes include,pain or itching, (like you have), small red bumps or tiny white blisters(as you have).
Based on this data I think you should test for HSV 2 IgG, or to do a cell culture from a sore in order to define better the diagnosis.
Furthermore , you should know that genital herpes is a common STD but many people who have this don't know they have it.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
I think that this could be a genital herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
I have seen carefully your attached picture and I think that this could be a genital herpes.
Usually the symptoms of genital herpes include,pain or itching, (like you have), small red bumps or tiny white blisters(as you have).
Based on this data I think you should test for HSV 2 IgG, or to do a cell culture from a sore in order to define better the diagnosis.
Furthermore , you should know that genital herpes is a common STD but many people who have this don't know they have it.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you. As mentioned, I do suffer from cold sores (HV-1) and had an outbreak on my lower lip 3 or so weeks ago. it possible I could have infected myself?
I had a partner for almost 12 years that may have tested positive for herpes but I have never had an infection in or around my gentials. Furthermore my current partner does not suffer from either. So i am trying to understand why now, all of a sudden i would have a outbreak in my genital area.
I had a partner for almost 12 years that may have tested positive for herpes but I have never had an infection in or around my gentials. Furthermore my current partner does not suffer from either. So i am trying to understand why now, all of a sudden i would have a outbreak in my genital area.
Brief Answer:
it is not impossible to infect yourself, but it's exceedingly rare.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am sorry for my late response.
Based on your history I think it is more likely that you have taken the genital herpes from your previous partner.
You should know that 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild herpes symptoms.
Furthermore, it is not impossible to self-infect but it's exceedingly rare.
You should know that 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild herpes symptoms.
Furthermore, it is not impossible to infect yourself, but it's exceedingly rare.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
it is not impossible to infect yourself, but it's exceedingly rare.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am sorry for my late response.
Based on your history I think it is more likely that you have taken the genital herpes from your previous partner.
You should know that 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild herpes symptoms.
Furthermore, it is not impossible to self-infect but it's exceedingly rare.
You should know that 80% of those with genital herpes do not know they have it, as they may have no or very mild herpes symptoms.
Furthermore, it is not impossible to infect yourself, but it's exceedingly rare.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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