Question 1

what causes a herpes outbreak at 39 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Herpes pregnancy: Pts with a history of genital herpes should undergo a careful perineal examination at the time of delivery.Vaginal delivery is indicated if no signs or symptoms of hsv are present.Active genital hsv in patients in labor or with ruptured membranes is an indication for c/s.Reactivation occurs in 50% of patients within 6 months of the initial outbreak.Whether pregnancy alters the rate is disputed.

Question 2

could touching a herpes outbreak cause another outbreak to occur in the same area?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you touch a herpes outbreak you can develop herpes on your finger. It's called a herpetic whitlow.

Question 3

would herpes cause your anus to itch or a herpes outbreak ?

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Possible: Genital herpes can cause outbreaks in the peri-anal area resulting in lesions, and possible itching, ..And especially if anal intercourse is performed.

Question 4

can pregnancy cause first herpes outbreak?

Accepted Answer

No.: Pregnancy cannot, per se, cause herpes; but if the man who impregnated you has genital herpes, he could have infected you at the same time he got you pregnant. The first step is to get tested, and make sure you actually have herpes before trying to figure out what (or who) caused it.

Question 5

will horny goat weed cause herpes outbreak?

Accepted Answer

No: In fact, in the test tube it has been find to kill the herpes virus. You must still practice safe sex, though.

Question 6

can reoccuring herpes outbreak cause cold symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. However its is very often the other way around. You get a cold, it lowers your immune system and then you get a cold sore.

Question 7

will herpes  outbreak cause flushinh and can  it cause your skin to peel?

Accepted Answer

Starts with blisters: It can cause some redness but typically starts out as very tender and burning, tiny little water bubbles/blisters or technically vesicles.  They get tender and then can take 7-14 days to heal if left untreated.

Question 8

does a herpes outbreak cause the wbc to elevate?

Accepted Answer

Usually not, but...: ...the initial infection with HSV might cause eleveated WBC count, if severe with multiple sores, painful tender lymph nodes, fever, muscle aching, etc. But usually not even with initial infection, and definitely not with recurrent herpes oubreaks, either oral or genital.

Question 9

can shaving my vaginal area cause am herpes outbreak? would it be safer to get a wax instead?

Accepted Answer

Yes as any kind of : trauma can lead to an outbreak. But it is not a guarantee. Waxing is more traumatic than shaving. Even just stress can cause an outbreak. I recommend having prescription valacyclovir available if any burning itching or pain starts, and you can take a pill to prevent the outbreak or at least shorten the course.

Question 10

does a herpes outbreak cause face acne?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Herpes and acne both cause and can be triggered by stress , so the could be related. There is no sense guessing without a lot more information . Please contact your primary care provider to see how this applies to you.

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