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Can herpes be one small painless ulcer on vagina?

Q: can herpes be one small painless ulcer on vagina?

: Yes, herpes can behave this way. Herpes is the single most common cause of genital ulcer, and not all herpes is painful. Get seen ASAP for the most accurate diagnosis, i.e. a swab from the ulcer for HSV PCR test. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes, herpes can behave this way. Herpes is the single most common cause of genital ulcer, and not all herpes is painful. Get seen ASAP for the most accurate diagnosis, i.e. a swab from the ulcer for HSV PCR test. Good luck.

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Answered 7/8/2022

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Can herpes be one small painless ulcer on vagina?

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