HERPES

My School Health Clinic Said it was Herpes

23 March, 2014

Dear Dr. Tom: I was diagnosed with herpes about 16 months ago. I went to my school health clinic and they said it was herpes; I had all the signs. What confuses me is that they never did a test to prove it; they just looked and said it was herpes. My problem is, I […]

My First Herpes Outbreak was in First Three Months of Dating

Dear Dr. Tom: My current boyfriend and I have been monogamous for over two years. Within our first three months of dating, I had my first outbreak of herpes. At that, he had a small cold sore on his mouth, and to this day, we still wonder if that was the cause. He was tested, […]

Does Herpes Pose Threat to Unborn Child?

Dear Dr. Tom: My husband and I have recently been diagnosed with herpes. Prior to this occurance, we were anxious to start a family. Can he and I "reinfect" each other since we’ve both been exposed? What threat does this disease pose to an unborn child? What are the long term effects of the virus? […]

Can I Escape Herpes?

Dear Dr. Tom: It’s the first time I’ve got herpes and my doctor prescribed famciclovir and penciclovir for 5 days. What are my chances of getting out of this disease? Dr. Tom’s Response: Dear Anonymous Who Asked About Famciclovir: With today’s knowledge you have no chance to escape a herpetic infection through treatment. Famvir is […]

Is Famvir only prescription?

Dear Dr. Tom: Is famvir sold over-the-counter or only by prescription? Dr. Tom’s Response: Dear Anonymous: Famvir is a prescription drug.

My Partner Contracted Herpes From Me

Dear Dr. Tom: I was diagnosed with herpes about 6 months ago. I now have a partner who, unfortunately, contracted the herpes from me. My question is, when either of us has an outbreak, will the other necessarily have an outbreak if protection is not used? Thank you! Dr. Tom’s Response: Dear Anonymous: Having unprotected […]

Does Herpes Affect my Employment Possibilities?

Dear Dr. Tom: I was wondering if genital herpes is commonly a disqualifying factor, when found in a pre-employment doctors physical. (Police, Fire & Medical Fields) Does genital herpes "show up" in a blood test that is conducted in these physicals ? Thanks for your time…….Karen S. Dr. Tom’s Response: Dear Karen S.: I cannot […]

I have Herpes Labialis

Dear Dr. Tom: I have Herpes Labialis, or, of the mouth. It usually manifests about two to three times a year, during periods of high stress and low rest. I am taking 800 mg of Acylclovir 4 times a day, and for the past five days, it doesn’t seem to have done much on the […]

Can I have Herpes with No Symptoms?

Dear Dr. Tom: Is it possible for me to have herpes and not show any symptoms? Dr. Tom’s Response: Dear Anonymous: Yes, one can have a herpetic infection and not know it. Such an occurrence is infrequent, but possible.

Do I Have Herpes?

Dear Dr. Tom: My girlfriend of two years recently told me she has herpes and has known about for some time in which we were sexully active. I have not had any outbreaks that I know of, and wonder what I should do? Dr. Tom’s Response: Dear Anonymous with a Girlfriend: You did not indicate […]