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Herpes like symptoms tested nd was negative partner tested negative but had yeast infection (male) what did i have? can yeast infections show as cuts?

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Dr. Scott Hacking answered

Yeast: Yeast infections in men can cause redness and irritation similar to herpes rashes, consider a topical antifungal such as nystatin ointment. Also consider retesting a herpes blood test (not a swab test) and make sure to test for both HSV1 and HSV 2 since both can cause genital herpes.

Answered 6/8/2016

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A member asked:

Herpes like symptoms tested nd was negative partner tested negative but had yeast infection (male) what did i have? can yeast infections show as cuts?

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Dr. Scott Hacking answered

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