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What Does Herpes On The Neck Look Like?
Question: Had genital herpes for 20 odd years. 4 months ago it turns up on both sides of my neck, it gets kind of better but then comes back again. it covers a fair area. My question is, "how come". Any tips to clear it up.
Thanks a lot.
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It is very stubborn, as I suggested covers from under the ears down. I sheds a lot, it is a nightmare!
Thanks a lot.
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It is very stubborn, as I suggested covers from under the ears down. I sheds a lot, it is a nightmare!
Brief Answer:
Genital Herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking.Herpes simplex virus are 2 types.Up to 80 percent are asymptomaytic.Symptomatic infections can be characterized by significant morbidity and recurrence.The reactivation of herpes is always in area supplied by ganglia and can be induced by various stimuli e.g fever,trauma,emotional stress,sunlight,menstruation .The treatment of genital herpes does not cure the disease.The virus live in an infected person throughout their lifetime,but the recurrences have XXXXXXX severe symptoms.Hope this answer your question.Kindly Dr Esmeralda
Genital Herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking.Herpes simplex virus are 2 types.Up to 80 percent are asymptomaytic.Symptomatic infections can be characterized by significant morbidity and recurrence.The reactivation of herpes is always in area supplied by ganglia and can be induced by various stimuli e.g fever,trauma,emotional stress,sunlight,menstruation .The treatment of genital herpes does not cure the disease.The virus live in an infected person throughout their lifetime,but the recurrences have XXXXXXX severe symptoms.Hope this answer your question.Kindly Dr Esmeralda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Significant morbidity. To me that means it can lead to death, is this what you mean. Can you please explain exactly what you mean. I didn't think it was that bad as in death. Please let me know what you are getting at.
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Brief Answer:
Genital herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.Please don't worry.Significantly morbidity doesn't mean death.We all react differently in the disease.How the disease developed its dependent from meny risk factors and pathofisiology.The fact that you haven't bad symptoms it's good for you
Genital herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.Please don't worry.Significantly morbidity doesn't mean death.We all react differently in the disease.How the disease developed its dependent from meny risk factors and pathofisiology.The fact that you haven't bad symptoms it's good for you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks for getting back so quickly, puts my mind at ease. Just a quick one if you don't mind. I am tacking 500mg Famciclovir BD. Am I on the right track there or would you suggest a higher dose or anything else. Thanks
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Brief Answer:
Genital herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.I agree with your doctor.I am sure that you will be ok
Genital herpes
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.I agree with your doctor.I am sure that you will be ok
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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