Mupirocin and herpes

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Avatar f tn Back in August I had a lesion in the same spot and tested negative. They gave me a shot and mupirocin to put on sore along with pills to take and it Went away just fine.. this time I did not get a shot but I did get mupirocin and a different set of pills but lesion is still there after almost two weeks.. any way that this is not herpes . At since I tested negative months ago for all std and tested negative again last week.
Avatar m tn So my bet is that the culture/swab tests will be negative. If so, and if your clinician believes herpes is a reasonable possibility, you could have a blood test in a few weeks. However, if an HSV blood test is to be done then, it should also be done now. The most definitive blood test results come from an initial negative test that becomes positive.
Avatar m tn Fast forward 8 months later, I start getting more and more mini-outbreaks, not as bad as the first one. My doctor gives me an HIV and Herpes Bloodtest and both come back negative. She took my off the Valtrex Friday and it's now Monday and I have an outbreak as bad as my first one. I can't go to work, because I don't know what I have and I work with kids so that would not be a good idea.
Avatar n tn Hello, I cannot confirm without examination but it sounds like folliculitis and not herpes. Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then pls consult a dermatologist as oral antibiotics may be needed. Hope it helps.
Avatar n tn Hello, These bumps can be due to folliculitis skin, heat rash or viral rashes like herpes. Apply cool compresses on the area and take bath with cool(not very cold) water. Do not scrub your skin or shave your skin and use a soft towel and gently pat your skin dry. You can apply antibiotic cream such as Neosporin or Mupirocin also. If symptoms persist then you may need to get herpes ruled out.
Avatar m tn I do not think this is an std because I have been very careful with who i sleep with, and have only had one partner in the past year and a half. I think it may be some sort of fungal infection but I am not sure.
Avatar m tn Dr. I am feeling better. the little bumps no longer itch. I called my urologist he said its probably my skin reacting to the cream that was given to me. Again, Ive been taking Mupirocin. Ive been taking it for a week today and the sores aren't fully healed. My skin test came back positive for a bacterial infection. My urologist said it wasn't herpes though. However, my question to you is should I go get another skin test?
Avatar m tn The dermatologist was the one who did the biopsy and prescribed Mupirocin and Doxcy. But he noted that we may have done it too late when the virus could have been in the healing stage. I also forgot to note that I was also put on Valtrex (used to treat genital herpes) for a couple of weeks but nothing happened. So that could be a good sign, but still some signs are still pointing to herpes.....
Avatar m tn But if you have had unprotected intercourse then it can be due to herpes sore. You should keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics and warm compresses. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then get an evaluation done from a dermatologist and get cysts and herpes sores ruled out.
Avatar m tn Hi, on Sat while I was taking a shower, I felt a small bump up under and behind my testical. It looked like a whitehead pimple. I popped it and couldnt see if anything came out, I fussed with it several times trying to pop it and it started to bleed a bit and was sore from squeezing it. the next day my wife pulled 2 fine hairs out of the middle and it had a tiny crater.
Avatar n tn I had 1 red bump in my pubic hair region too. Does herpes sore appear as 1 red bump? That happened quite long ago, around 1 or 2 years. If it's herpes, will it come back agn? >.< I'm really really worried tho my ex-bf said he doesn't have herpes. Is herpes labialis the same as the genital herpes? Cuz I'm diagnosed with that instead of the genital one. Omg I'm really scared and paranoid! Reply soon thanks!
Avatar f tn In case the symptoms persist then get an evaluation done from a dermatologist and get herpes ruled out. The only way of ruling it out is by getting yourself tested for genital herpes. Laboratory tests include: culture of the virus, direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) studies to detect virus, skin biopsy, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to test for presence of viral DNA.
Avatar m tn I have had many blood tests, one culture test, and one biopsy test (where they cut off a piece of the bump for testing). But they have always shown negative for herpes. My doctor prescribed Mucpirocin bacterial ointment and it did work for a few months but they came back. Then he prescribed Doxycyline Hylcate pills which are used for staph infections. It got rid of the the bumps for a few months like the Mupirocin, but they came back a week ago.
Avatar f tn Once you get herpes, it lays dormant in nerves for the rest of your life, and can re-manifest itself on the skin during recurrent outbreaks. Herpes blisters don't really pop like pimples, because pimples are full off thick pus. (Plus, it would really hurt to pop a herpes blister).Herpes blisters are filled with almost clear fluid. It is generally unusual to show your first symptoms after a year, but it is possible.
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Avatar f tn I now have more about 3weeks after my doctors visit the original 2 are staring to go away... Is this herpes?? I am very worried! I am in a committed relationship and we both were checked for stds before dating each other, so he says he was. I trust him.. We have been together for 6 months if this is herpes shouldn't it appeared before now? I also have an itchy bum :/ my mom gets hemorrhoids could these bumps be hemorrhoids? The bumps are around my tho...
Avatar m tn he looked at the area, and said it was healing fine and that the unhealthy bacteria had probably gotten in the area, and that I was having heat rashes in that area. He gave me some antibacterial soap to use and Mupirocin 2%. The Mupirocin would help, but whenever I get hot and it not on the area, it becomes irritated. It also started to make the area started feeling dry and kind of itchy.
Avatar n tn Hello, The small white bumps can be irritated hair follicles and does not sound like herpes which presents as blisters which scab over. The other possibility is of sebaceous cysts. The clear discharge is quite normal and is basically prostatic fluid secretions. Keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics.
Avatar n tn No problems anywhere else so far. The person showed no visible signs of herpes on his penis. Could I have contracted herpes on my penis if my penis did not have contact with him? The bump I have has thick white or yellowish discharge that is started to get better 4 days later but is tender and sore to the touch.
Avatar m tn I was prescribed Mupirocin for a non-healing nasal ulcer. I used it for about 2 days then woke up with a bad headache today from the get go. I've tried everything I can. I have taken Tylenol TWICE, Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen in it, nasal spray, a Breathe Right nasal strip (since I do have severe sinus problems.) NOTHING has worked or given any relief.
Avatar m tn I am a 23 year old straight male in good physical shape. I am constantly doing physical activties, it is a big part of my life. Over a year ago, I went to costa rica. I was there for about a week, swimming and surfing constantly. I don't think I practiced good hygene. I used the same swimming trunks over and over if it makes a difference. I slept with a prositute and had vaginal sex. She also performed oral sex on me with a condom on.
Avatar m tn I obtained some Mupirocin from pharmacy today and have started applying it in the hope this is a bacterial infection only.
Avatar m tn Does this virus appear different for different people? Can folliscilitis can be confused of herpes? They have prescribed an anti bacteria (mupirocin) for a few days, and I am hoping it subsides!! Can any of you well informed people put my mind at rest please? I have no pain, no fever, no itching, no discharge since I discovered it. Please help!!
Avatar f tn Dear Dr. I have had only one partner, my husband for 30 yrs. I had shingles one time on my butt cheek in 1980s. Several years after I had my child I began having numbing painful lesions on just one small area beside my rectum. I would also swell on the inside and the pressure was unbearable. Went to Family Dr and he said it looked like Herpes.Gave me Zovirax. I t would help I guess, but it took at least 2 weeks to heal. Over the years it has been the same scenario.
Avatar m tn I went to the doctor that day and told him about the indecent and he said if it was herpes I was the most unlucky guy he ever met. He gave me Mupirocin Ointment. Day 7 thru day 11 = The burning in my stomach intensified and spread to my lower back and chest. Then to my arms and legs. During these days, I fell absolutely horrible, like the worst flu I ever had. Day 11 = I go back to the doctor and they prescribe Doxycycline Monohydrate.
Avatar m tn Thanks, Dave. I tested negative for both HSV1 and HSV2 using both IgG and IgM methods. However, the test was just a month after last sexual contact so maybe the test was too soon? If just inflamed, how do I cure it?