Question 1

sacral herpes  - just as contagious ?

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YES: If the person takes 1 valacyclovir or acyclovir a day she will be less cantagious but not complete protection. This med can also be used at onset of any attack to make it less severe. Herpes virus will be present on the skin sometimes when there are no symptoms.

Question 2

can sacral herpes start out like a mosquito bite - red, inflamed, itchy?

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Blisters: Herpes appears as small painful blisters. They are often itchy and irritated. Google the term herpes and you can compare images to what you are seeing on your back. Your doctor can also evaluate and test for it.

Question 3

i think i have herpes, i went to the dr, he didnt really say if i had them or not, but i dont know if i have the symptoms or if its imaginary ?

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Recurrent blisters: Happen with herpes in most cases, if no active lesions it is more difficult to say.   Blood tests can show new or previous exposure.
HSV Type 1 lesions are usually less severe, (cold sores), very common. HSV Type 2 lesions are more severe and numerous, particularly with first outbreak.  Anti viral medication can help decrease recurrences.

Question 4

what are symptoms of herpes?

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HERPES SYMPTOMS: I am assuming you mean herpes simplex commonly known as cold sores. Symptoms are itching and burning, blisters located mainly on the lips and face, also on the genital areas. Occasionally on the fingers, buttocks, and other areas of the skin. Highly contagious. Caused by viruses.

Question 5

what are the symptoms and causes of herpes?

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Herpes: Herpes often causes a cluster of multiple shallow ulcers sometimes with small blisters on a reddish base.  Severity ranges from mild to very severe. Cause is the Herpes Simplex virus which is transmitted sexually.

Question 6

what are the first symptoms of herpes in someone?

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Fever: Is the most common initial symptom of all viral infections.

Question 7

symptoms of gential herpes in women?

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Ulcerated lesion: Typically you will see multiple open lesion on the external genitals that may be weeping and eventually crust over.  These lesions are typically painful.  Often times you may notice flu-like symptoms about 1-2 weeks prior to the genital lesions.

Question 8

stages and symptoms of gential herpes?

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Stages of herpes: Herpes stages:  1. Prodrome - tingly, funny skin feeling, 2. Early redness 3.  Small blisters  4. Swelling  5. Wet ulcers  6. dry crust  7.  Healing scabs  8.No symptoms, but still living in you, waiting to reappear.

Question 9

i'm losing weight. is this one of symptoms of herpes.

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No really: If you are losing weight, get a complete check up.  Unless you have a severe case of systemic herpes, this should not affect your weight, unless you simply are not eating.  If your diet and appetite are normal, and you are losing weight, you need evaluation.

Question 10

how long does it take for herpes whitlow symptoms to show up?

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Herpetic whitlow : Usually a few days to a week after exposure will a herpes infection manifest. If exposure to infected genital tract secretions or oral secretions took place through a break in the skin of a finger, the disease of herpetic whitlow can develop. Hopefully that isn't what happened with u-- but there is treatment if this develops. Take care.

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