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A 25-year-old female asked:
Recently had unprotected anal sex. 4 days later i have a small tear or cut on my anus. it doesn't itch but is sore when i wipe. could this be herpes?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Not clear: To answer this question, you need a personal examination by a physician. Anal sex can be traumatizing, and you may have been injured. It could be herpes also -- if infected, the first outbreak usually happens within 2 weeks of exposure. It's very hard to know without visualizing the area.
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