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A 30-year-old male asked:
If i was exposed to herpes, how long would it take for symptoms to show up? i am a little worried about my last encounter with a woman.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Raj Syalanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
Usually 7-14 days: It can take sometimes take longer.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
I noticed red blotches on my foreskin that are slightly burning. Been tested for all STDs (except herpes) 6wks after my last unprotected encounter w/ gf at the time. All clear. I did masterbate no lubricant same day it showed. Could it be friction?
Dr. Harold Mandelanswered
General Practice 40 years experience
Clinic exam: Although the burning red blotches on your foreskin could be due to friction it is also possible they are infected. A local infection of this nature wo... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Pregnant in first trimester have first visit with ob gyn next two weeks having a herpes out break should I take my antiviral meds or should I wait?
Dr. Thomas Alfreda jranswered
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Antiviral: Yes you can take Valtrex (valacyclovir) or acyclovir. Both are category b drugs.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I got tested for STDs and was told i encountered herpes and was not told what type i have? I have had protected sex only once before this test
Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
Ask: You should find out whether it's hsv-1 or hsv-2. Based on your low risk, it may just be hsv-1.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
How much time do I have to wait after a sexual encounter to get tested for herpes? If it's only been a week, would the results be reliable?
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: The incubation period for Herpes is 5-7 days. Most people who do develop symptoms do so within 2 weeks of exposure. If you have genital lesions consis... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
I have herpes and Im the past have had chlamdyia and ghonnorhea. In one unprotected sexual encounter what are the numeric risks of hiv contraction?
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No way to know: Many things are theoretically possible in this world. Therefore, people who worry should be monogamous and said monogamous couple should discuss their... Read More
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