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I had unprotected sex three weeks ago. two weeks ago i had one large, painful, puss filled bump appear in my pubic region. could this be herpes?
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Skin Abscess: It's unlikely to be herpes. Herpes tends to be a patch of vesicles that ooze clear secretions. It's most likely a skin infection if it's not on the shaft of the penis; that being said you should still get tested for stds.
Answered 11/19/2015
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