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What Causes Redness On The Head Of The Penis While Having HSV Infection?
Question: I have been exposed to herpes about 7monthes ago, about a week after i found out i had some redness on the head of penis and a tingle feel and peeing alot never had a break out. the bite feel lasted a few months every now and again it feels like a pinch but still no break out. do you think i have contracted herpes? or does it sound more like a UTI ?thank you for your help
Brief Answer:
I suggest you to undergo a screening test for genital herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist).
It is unlikely that you would have contracted genital herpes with just prodromal symptoms but without any history of clinical lesions.
However I suggest you to take a blood test for herpes i.e ELISA for HSV type 1 & 2 (IgG and IgM) for a confirmatory diagnosis.
Regards
I suggest you to undergo a screening test for genital herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist).
It is unlikely that you would have contracted genital herpes with just prodromal symptoms but without any history of clinical lesions.
However I suggest you to take a blood test for herpes i.e ELISA for HSV type 1 & 2 (IgG and IgM) for a confirmatory diagnosis.
Regards
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