Question 1

and what is the difference between herpes type i and ii?

Accepted Answer

Closely related : The viruses are very close relatives. It is interesting that infection can occur either oral or genitall but type 1 doesn't generally cause genital recurrences and vice-versa. Many of the antibody tests for hsv crossreact but glycoprotein g antibodies distinguish the twos viruses.

Question 2

whats the difference between herpes and coldsores?

Accepted Answer

Herpes = cold sores: The virus that causes cold sores is called herpes simplex.  There are two types of herpes simplex (type i and type ii).  In the past, herpes type i usually caused the cold sores, and type ii caused the genital sores.  Now both types are found in both places.

Question 3

what's the difference between herpes and carbuncles?

Accepted Answer

Virus vs. bacterium: Herpes infections are caused by a virus, while carbuncles are caused by bacteria. Herpes infections appear as tiny, clear, painful blisters, while carbuncles are much larger pus-filled nodules.

Question 4

what's the difference between herpes and tiny boils?

Accepted Answer

Virus vs bacteria: Herpes is caused by virus which can be treated by antivirals such as zovirax (acyclovir). Boils are caused by bacteria such as staph and strep and are treated by oral or topical antibiotics.Occasionally herpes can become secondarily infected with bacteria superimposed on herpes infection.

Question 5

whats the difference between herpes and folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Herpes is a virus. Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing, an insect bites, blockage of the follicle, shaving, or braids too tight and too close to the scalp. In most cases the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria staphylococcus, and may result in boils.

Question 6

is the only way to tell the difference between herpes and impetigo with a culture?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Differentiating this from impetigo should be fairly easy by observation by an experienced clinician.  Show this to your doctor.  Impetigo is caused by streptococcus pyogenes and staphylococcus aureus and should be treated appropriately.

Question 7

difference between herpes whitlow and eczema?

Accepted Answer

Whitlow hurts: Herpes on finger is painful, localized, heals in 1 or 2 weeks. Eczema is itchy, chronic, wide areas.

Question 8

what's the difference between herpes and scabies?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers vs itchy rash: Herpes rash is little blisters that break open to form an ulcer and is tender when touched. It is caused by herpes type 1 & type 2. Scabies is caused by a "mite", a bug, that tunnels under the surface of the skin. Scabies is not painful but itches like nothing else. Scabies doesn't form ulcers. Herpes is often on the face, genitals, or fingers. Scabies is often on the hands, arms, waist, or legs.

Question 9

please advise what is the difference between herpes type 1 type 2 and herpes gladiatorum?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Classically, hsv-1 refers to herpes of the oral region (cold sores).  Hsv-2 refers to herpes of the genital region.  Herpes gladiatorum refers to when hsv-1 is spread to the neck, face, or arms.  This usually occurs in athletes who have close contact with one another, such as wrestlers (hence the "gladiatorum").

Question 10

what's the difference between herpes and bumps on your penis?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Herpes are little blisters that open into small craters/ulcers and scab (a lot like chicken pox), and are painful. If this is what you have, it is very likely what you've got. See your dr / urgent care / 'std clinic' / urologist for examination, diagnosis and treatment options.

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