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What Causes Itchy Rashes Throughout The Body When Diagnosed With HSV1?
Question: Hi doctor,
This is XXXXXXX I had unprotected sex. Later I have come across some health issues like skin allergies and I have become weak . I have consulted sex specialist I have undergone all the tests like syphils ghaneria HIV hsv panel almost all lot of sexually transmitted diseases .. he said hsv1 is positive but I have come across itching and small pimples becoming big rashes all-over the body... is the hsv panel Elisa test is fine after 3 months ... please let me know have I effected with any other STD or hsv is dangerous ..please suggest me
This is XXXXXXX I had unprotected sex. Later I have come across some health issues like skin allergies and I have become weak . I have consulted sex specialist I have undergone all the tests like syphils ghaneria HIV hsv panel almost all lot of sexually transmitted diseases .. he said hsv1 is positive but I have come across itching and small pimples becoming big rashes all-over the body... is the hsv panel Elisa test is fine after 3 months ... please let me know have I effected with any other STD or hsv is dangerous ..please suggest me
Brief Answer:
HSV 1 is a harmless infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
You had not mentioned when was your last unprotected sex. How long after you had your tests for HIV/STD. These particulars are very important to answer your questions. Kindly mention your age also.
HSV 1 infection is not a STD essentially. It can occur to anybody from childhood day on wards. It is a harmless and not a life threatening infection. It may remain symptom-less also. 40-50% of people in any population have antibodies against HSV 1 infection. Your skin rashes are not necessarily related to the past sexual act or to any STD. ELISA for HSV is reliable.
Dr S.Murugan
HSV 1 is a harmless infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
You had not mentioned when was your last unprotected sex. How long after you had your tests for HIV/STD. These particulars are very important to answer your questions. Kindly mention your age also.
HSV 1 infection is not a STD essentially. It can occur to anybody from childhood day on wards. It is a harmless and not a life threatening infection. It may remain symptom-less also. 40-50% of people in any population have antibodies against HSV 1 infection. Your skin rashes are not necessarily related to the past sexual act or to any STD. ELISA for HSV is reliable.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi sir,
Exactly after 100 days of unprotected sex I have taken HIV test or hsv panel test and all the tests which are prescribed by the sex specialist. All the tests are taken after 3+ months even hsv Elisa ... HIV antibody tests and all. He also suggested me to take one more HIV test after 6 months even in that HIV is negative... But my doubt is hsv panel after 3+ months is accurate ...or do I need to undergo hsv panel test again after 6months... will there be any chance of detecting hsv2 after 6 months as I am getting lot of rashes in my body.. please suggest me on this sir... am I effected with hsv2
Exactly after 100 days of unprotected sex I have taken HIV test or hsv panel test and all the tests which are prescribed by the sex specialist. All the tests are taken after 3+ months even hsv Elisa ... HIV antibody tests and all. He also suggested me to take one more HIV test after 6 months even in that HIV is negative... But my doubt is hsv panel after 3+ months is accurate ...or do I need to undergo hsv panel test again after 6months... will there be any chance of detecting hsv2 after 6 months as I am getting lot of rashes in my body.. please suggest me on this sir... am I effected with hsv2
Brief Answer:
You are free from HIV and STD
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Your test reports 100 days after the exposure are highly reliable and you are free from HIV /STD. You need not go for another test after 6 months unless you are on some immunosuppressive drugs. HSV result also can be reliable by this time. Not to worry.
Dr S Murugan
You are free from HIV and STD
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Your test reports 100 days after the exposure are highly reliable and you are free from HIV /STD. You need not go for another test after 6 months unless you are on some immunosuppressive drugs. HSV result also can be reliable by this time. Not to worry.
Dr S Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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