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Possible Herpes Infection
I had unprotected oral sex, and now am noticing red bumps on my penis. I know that the person has had cold sores in the past; however they did not have an obvious outbreak recently. I also know after looking online that cold sores are commonly caused by HSV1 (though they can be caused by HSV2). This is why I am concerned that it might be possible that I have caught HSV.
My symptoms progressed as follows:
1 days after: a couple of very very small red bumps each around a hair follicle, and slight discomfort
2 days after: about 5 red bumps again each around a hair follicle, and slightly more noticeable (except for 1), and slight discomfort
4 days after: about 4 red bumps about the same size, and slight discomfort
The bumps are a little bit hard to the touch. They do not hurt, at most there is a slight discomfort. There does not appear to be any blistering at the moment; though I do not know if that will change.
Based on the above, what is the likelihood that I have caught herpes? If it is unlikely, what are the other possibilities? If it is likely, what precautions should I take to avoid spreading it to other parts of my body?
Let me know if I need to provide more information. Thanks for your help.
My symptoms progressed as follows:
1 days after: a couple of very very small red bumps each around a hair follicle, and slight discomfort
2 days after: about 5 red bumps again each around a hair follicle, and slightly more noticeable (except for 1), and slight discomfort
4 days after: about 4 red bumps about the same size, and slight discomfort
The bumps are a little bit hard to the touch. They do not hurt, at most there is a slight discomfort. There does not appear to be any blistering at the moment; though I do not know if that will change.
Based on the above, what is the likelihood that I have caught herpes? If it is unlikely, what are the other possibilities? If it is likely, what precautions should I take to avoid spreading it to other parts of my body?
Let me know if I need to provide more information. Thanks for your help.
Hi,
herpes can be transmitted via unprotected oral sex. But are you sure that your sex partner had it? I would suggest you to visit an an aphrodisiologist in order to advice you about your red bumps but try to keep calm.
herpes can be transmitted via unprotected oral sex. But are you sure that your sex partner had it? I would suggest you to visit an an aphrodisiologist in order to advice you about your red bumps but try to keep calm.
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