HERPES

I’m Concerned About Herpes in my Eyes

31 March, 2014

Dear Dr. Rob: I am very concerned about the virus infecting the eyes. I have heard it can cause blindness. How can you tell if one`s eye is actually infected? If the eye is already infected, what steps are necessary to prevent blindness? Dr Rob’s Response: Dear Poster Concerned about their Eyes: Herpes Type 2 […]

Can herpes affect your erection?

Dear Dr. Rob: If you’re a male and have herpes can it effect your erection and can you still have children without spreading herpes to your partner? Dr Rob’s Response: Dear Poster Who Asks about his Erection: Herpes is not usually associated with erectile dysfunction and, yes, you can pass it. On the other hand, […]

I am a Herpes Carrier

Dear Dr. Rob: I am 20 years old and I went to the doctor and took a blood test for STD`s and every thing was negative accept HSV 2. Know the nurse told me that I was a carrier now. I want to know what is the difference between being a carrier and having herpes […]

Are we Close to a Cure for Herpes?

Dear Dr. Rob: First, thanks for the service you provide; it`s comforting when your mind is filled with "what if`s." I have two questions, how can one tell if they are a "shedder" and is it common to have the HSV-2 in seminal or penile fluid? And, a third if I might. . . Are […]

My condom fell off

Dear Dr. Rob: I was recently with a girl and my condom fell off. We realized this right away and I cleaned up and put on a new one, but I was just curious if herpes or other STD`s can be contracted that quickly. I don`t have herpes or any symptoms, but I don`t know […]

Is HSV 1 on the Genitals?

Dear Dr. Rob: I`m so confused I have had HSV 1 since I was very young. Recently I discovered a sore on my genital area. I haven`t had sex with any infected people. Is the virus still considered HSV 1 even if it`s on the genitals? Dr Rob’s Response: Dear Confused: If you’ve had Herpes […]

Was I exposed to Herpes?

Dear Dr. Rob: I’m a 28yr old female and I just had my annual checkup and I was tested for everything, including having blood work done. My doctor told me that I had been exposed to herpes 1 and 2, but there was no way of knowing if I had the disease unless I had […]

I had Sex in a Hot Tub with Herpes

Dear Dr. Rob: I contracted Genital Herpes 17 years ago. I am currently seeing a guy and we went to a hot tub and had intercourse and he performed oral sex on me. He knows I have the virus and chose not to protect himself. He felt that he could not get infected because the […]

If you have herpes 1 will you get herpes 2?

Dear Dr. Rob: Is it true that if you already have the herpes 1 virus that you are not likely to get the herpes 2 virus? Dr Rob’s Response: Dear Poster Asking about Herpes Type 1 and 2: Herpes 1 and Herpes 2 are two distinct viruses. Getting one does not preclude getting the other. […]

Herpes Test – IgM and IgG

Dear Dr. Rob: I have a question in relation to the Immunoglobulin value in a person infected with herpes simplex virus. Please explain IgM and IgG. Dr Rob’s Response: Dear Poster Who Asks about IgG and IgM: Initially the antibody that appears is IgM. It is non-specific but it occurs very rapidly. The more specific […]