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Months ago, i had a painful abscess upper right pubic area. my right lymh node welled up and was painful too, had a fever and chill. was this a herpes infection? do genital herpes affect the upper pubic area? or is it a different infection?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

Unlikely herpes: It is very unlikely that was a herpes infection. That infection does not usually abscess and/or cause chills and fever. It was most likely a staphylococcus infection. Drainage is the main treatment, often combined with antibiotics.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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A member asked:

Months ago, i had a painful abscess upper right pubic area. my right lymh node welled up and was painful too, had a fever and chill. was this a herpes infection? do genital herpes affect the upper pubic area? or is it a different infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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