Acyclovir for hsv encephalitis
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does recurrent hsv 2 infections also trigger radiculitis or sacral neuropathy or menigitis? what is the likelihood of developing hsv encephalitis or meningitis during recurrent attacks? is the neurologic manifestations exclusive only during the primary infection? does taking anti-virals (acyclovir, valacyclovir) decrease the neuropathic complications or no effect at all?
I have had horrible cold sores for 14 years. B4 that, nothing. My initial outbreak was on my nose. Huge blister massive facial swelling that led to hospitalization for a month and diagnosed with herpes encephalitis. Since then only massive blisters, size of a plum. Cannot see shape of nose. When out brake frms on my lip it's so large it swells to the bottom of my chin. B4 I would have an out brake once a year, now it's almost every month.
Awaiting another derm appt.Took acyclovir for a few years prophylactically as occurrences are 3-4 times per month. Went off meds (worry about long term effects) and just bore with it for a few years. Then recurrences became very frequent and it is the pain prior that is most difficult - I get severe pain in my head, and behind my eye. The pain is debilitating. I recently began taking Valtrex 500 and it has helped enormously but I have some questions.
I have been diagnosed with HSV-1 for as long as I can remember. Based on my life experience, this is an opportunistic viral infection. Every time I'm in the sun too long, I get "sun poisoning" (a cold sore) on my face. Every time I get sick and my nose runs, I get cold sores "in" my nose and on my philtrum? (area between nostrils and upper lip). On average I have a cold sore on my face at least 1 week a month. I take acyclovir PO and topical zythromax.
t avoid thinking of it please doctor i have 5 questions about it .Does HSV-1 can cause encephalitis???what is the risk of encephalitis how much that happen??How can i avoide that?? is there any vaccine to prevent encephalitis???
Hello, I was recently tested for HSV 1 and HSV 2. The results came back positive for HSV 1. Now, my question is, I have a two year old daughter that I out of pure ignorance would some times feed with my own spoon.. Could she be infected as well? how dangerous is this HSV 1? i've been reading online about how it can travel to the brain and kill you.. How likely is this? Im extremely scared for my daughter any input will help!
I tested for STDs twice before finally specifically asking for a Herpes test during early August. All results were negative with the exception of HSV-1.
Symptoms (6/12 - Now): Intermittent discomfort under left armpit, small white patch on the lining of my top lip only this week. No genital symptoms.
Questions I'm pleading you would address:
1. Are there different strains of HSV-1?
2. I had a test that provided no numerical result.
My boyfriend and I are planning to go further into the relationship, and however I would like to do the most that I can to prevent him of getting the virus from me. I have stand-by pills of acyclovir with me for around 5 outbreaks that I can remember.
Could you advise help to advise on how much of the dosage that I will need to take for suppressive treatment, and how long will it take to start to be effective?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Thank you Grace..I have a a few more questions; I was on the 9th day of acyclovir when I did the blood test for HSV 1 & 2. Would that effect the result? Im confused that the test came back positive instead of false positive or negative? I told the nurse about my exposer date, why would they send me to the lab for a herpes blood test if it was to early ...
There are 3 antivirals (oral medication) generally prescribed for treating HSV. These are Valtrex/valacyclovir, Famvir/famciclovir, and acyclovir. They require a doctor's prescription.
There are also several topicals that you can get over the counter. Some of these are Abreva, Releev, and Dermoplast.
In addition some people use natural remedies such as honey, which has been found to have antiviral properties.
it means you've had it for over a month.
Encephalitis is a complication only of HSV-1, not HSV-2; half of all Americans have HSV-1, yet there are only a few cases of HSV-1 encephalitis every year. Your chance of getting that complication is probably a lot lower than the chance you will die of a lightning strike (1 chance in 17,000 over the course of your lifetime, according to the National Safety Council); and much, much lower than the chance you will die of some accident within the next 12 months.
If a female is the recipient of oral sex on the day discomfort begins, later an ulcer develops (PCR tests neg for HSV, CMV, etc) but serum IgG test is positive (5) for HSV2, (Neg for HSV1 & HIV neg) what are the chances the partner could develop HSV2 orally? What is the latest that symptoms could appear? (Partner has swollen nodes on day 15, no mention of oral ulcers or sore throat.
hello-i am a 28 year old female with hx of hsv-1 with frequent breakouts...just this year i've had 6 cold sores. I take oral valtrex if i feel the prodrome and this really helps shorten the duration. Recently, i became sexually involved with male partner, HSV-2 positive x 7 years, outbreak-free x 3 years and on daily suppressive therapy. We have had unprotected sex so I know I am at risk. My question is: Is there any benefit or harm in going on suppressive therapy myself.
Today I did a blood test for hsv 1 and hsv2 before a doctor diagnosed the blısters as herpes but doctor examined me has given me zostex until the results come out.
zostex is used for herpes zoster and as far as I know not related with genital herpes, he said it was also an untiviral for hsv ? is that true? should I use it till the results come out?
I never saw obvious blister, so never got swabbed. I was started on Acyclovir for 10 days and then switched to Valtrex 1 gm twice a day. The fever stopped. But the itching and burning remained, and spread to all over the body. In March, my eyes started itching and pain. My eye MD did not see any lesion in the cornea, and prescribed artificial tear and anti-allergic drops, which were of little help.
So i got tested about 4 weeks ago for Herpes. I got tested for HSV 1 and 2 both IgM and IgG. Everything was negative, except the HSV 1 IgM was positive, and Negative IgG, and the doc told me that i have a recent infection. Ive never had cold sores or anything, which means it could be an asymptomatic shedding. The doc told me to take Acyclovir 800 mg for 5 days. But then another doc and some articles says that IgM is not reliable. Does that mean that the test might showed me a false positive?
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