Question 1

what does herpes in urethra look.like?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: If herpetic lesions occurred within the urethra they would look the same as they do elsewhere.

Question 2

is it possible to only have herpes inside the urethra?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Yes it is possible that this is the only symptomatic area in which recurrences are happening, but the virus may be resident in other areas of the body.

Question 3

i awoke one night to my dog licking the inside of my vagina. now several weeks later have an infection looking urethra and have been cultured for the common stds and all are negative. my urologist thinks its herpes. can i get something from my dog?

Accepted Answer

: A dogs' mouth has less germs in it than most other animals, including humans. I doubt they would give you herpes, that is a human-to-human contact disease. I would not blame the dog but move on to consider other possibilities.

Question 4

can you tell me about  genital herpes inside their urethra?

Accepted Answer

Rare, very painful: A few percent of men with newly acquired genital herpes have urethral involvement. Most also have obvious external herpes but rarely it is the only symptom, i.e. pain and redness at the opening and/or serious pain on passing urine. If you have symptoms like this and might have been exposed to herpes, see a doc or clinic ASAP. With milder symptoms, herpes probably isn't the cause.

Question 5

how possible is it that i will have a recurrence of genital herpes in my urethra?

Accepted Answer

Probably unlikely: Recurrent herpes urethritis can happen but is uncommon. The chance might be slightly higher if your initial herpes infection involved your urethra (usually quite painful), but even then it would be uncommon.

Question 6

can herpes  effect the urethra? can it make it feel as though u have uti symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A common symptom of a genital herpes infection can be painful urination. This does not necessarily mean you have a UTI though. Treatment with any antiviral medication may help decrease the symptoms from genital herpes.

Question 7

mild urethra pain for 2 wks. doxycyline=no effect. tested neg for chlamyd & gonorhea. negative herpes swab. mild symptoms remain. safe to have sex?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you've had a completely negative work-up this could be non-infectious urethritis. In any case I would not recommend unprotected sex.

Question 8

if i had herpes inside my urethra would a doctor know after doing a pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

Only if visible: Dr. would be able to see it only if clearly visible on the outside of the urethra. If the lesions are even inside by 1/8 of an inch, this would not be visible. If you are concerned, you should see a urologist and a cystoscopy could be done in the office to check this out. The procedure is not painful, and will put your mind at ease.

Question 9

how is herpes contracted through oral ? my wife had a cold sore and i received oral , i didn't have any abrasions , but is it contracted threw cuts or the urethra ? what are they chances i will get it?

Accepted Answer

: There is always the chance. But in many medical studies the chances are between 3 and 15%- and not predictable as the type of virus and the person's immune system determine this.

Question 10

fungal infect or std ? 2 negative herpes culture tests. jockitch cream cleared up 1st time. still redness around male urethra and occas spots on shaft

Accepted Answer

Staph Infection: It sounds more like a staph bacterial infection secondary to the previous yeast problem. It does not sound like an std.

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What does herpes in urethra look.like?

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Is it possible to only have herpes inside the urethra?

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I awoke one night to my dog licking the inside of my vagina. now several weeks later have an infection looking urethra and have been cultured for the common stds and all are negative. my urologist thinks its herpes. can i get something from my dog?

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Can you tell me about genital herpes inside their urethra?

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How possible is it that i will have a recurrence of genital herpes in my urethra?

A member asked:

Can herpes effect the urethra? can it make it feel as though u have uti symptoms?

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Mild urethra pain for 2 wks. doxycyline=no effect. tested neg for chlamyd & gonorhea. negative herpes swab. mild symptoms remain. safe to have sex?

A member asked:

If i had herpes inside my urethra would a doctor know after doing a pelvic exam?

A member asked:

How is herpes contracted through oral ? my wife had a cold sore and i received oral , i didn't have any abrasions , but is it contracted threw cuts or the urethra ? what are they chances i will get it?

A member asked:

Fungal infect or std ? 2 negative herpes culture tests. jockitch cream cleared up 1st time. still redness around male urethra and occas spots on shaft

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