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A 34-year-old female asked:
Can a herpes outbreak last 10wks? usually mine last 2wks. for the past 10wks i've had on & off burning, no sores? is this herpes or something else?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Monique Ruberuanswered
21 years experience
Go and see your doc: If you have no lesions it is not likely a herpes outbreak... Go and see your doc for an evaluation.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Could it be herpes whitlow? I've never had an outbreak but have burning/itchy around nose and mouth. Now my finger tip is stinging when I touch it.
A Verified Doctoranswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Get checked: It's unlikely, but you need to be evaluated.a blood test would tell you if you have ever been exposed to the herpes virus.
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Had blisters on my fingers that I assumed be Herpetic Whitlow. Everywhere I touched during outbreak, mainly my face, ears, scalp and nose seem to have burning sensation. Did I transmit to other parts of my body? How long are my fingers infectious?
Dr. Steven Brownanswered
Hand Surgery 41 years experience
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Hsv1 for 12 years; 3 months ago i developed burning and tingling at the infection site, no sores comes and goes everyday, can herpes ob last so long?
Dr. Richard Ruthanswered
24 years experience
Hsv1: Sorry to tell you, but hsv1 never leaves the system. But can be treated with antiviral when flares occur.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Experiencing disconfort on the penis for the last 4/6 weeks (burning/minty feeling). Urine tests show no infection but traces blood. Herpes? No sores
Dr. Clifford Marshallanswered
Urology 59 years experience
Herpes doubtful: without sores herpes doubtful
Traces blood in urine common and usually not
Serious
Would suggest you see dermatologist
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2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 21, 2013
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