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I had two areas of redness in my genital area. was told it was fungal but wanting to be sure it is not something more serious like herpes. ?
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"genital redness" ?: Herpes does not produce a general area of redness (inflammation), but does cause painful ulceration on mucosal surfaces (vaginal walls, clitoral areas). Most fungal infections do produce wider areas of "redness", but are easlily treated.
Answered 5/6/2019
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