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Could this be herpes?
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University of Washington
Seattle - WA
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Could this be herpes?
by bznla, Jun 23, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 21 year old female, I have never had sex but have had brief (less than 1 minute) skin-to-skin contact with 3 males, and had unprotected oral sex with 1 (none of them had any visible herepes outbreaks). Every few weeks I notice an itcching feeling near my vaginal opening. It usually last no more than a few hours, and never more than a day. Sometimes, they area is a little tender, but not painful. I have never noticed a rash or blisters, but am a little concerend...could this be herpes?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Jun 23, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 23, 2007 12:00AM
In theory, genital herpes can be transmitted by genital apposition without penetration ('outercourse'), but it's very rare if it occurs at all. I have never seen a case in my 35 years in the STD business. And many things other than herpes can cause the sort of genital itching you describe; a yeast infection probably is the best bet and much more likely than herpes. But see a health care provider if the symptom continues or you otherwise remain concerned.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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Just about everybody has occasional genital area itching, usually without explanation. But I repeat that to know for sure, you should visit your health care provider, preferably when you are having the symptom. But until then, you can safely disregard herpes as a possibility.