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What if you scratch your herpes infected area with undergarments on and then rub your eye?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, the herpetic virus can infiltrate the eye and this is considered an OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY! If you sense that your eye may be infected with a herpetic microbe, see an eye doctor STAT! RBB, MD
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf there wasn't a break out then nothing would happen.
In order to pass anything to your eyes you would have to scratch a break out then with in seconds touch your eyes.
If you touched your eyes minutes or hours after touching the break out then also nothing would happen. Herpes doesn't live for more then a few seconds when it's out side of the body.
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∙ 14y agoIn the rare event it gets in the eye, it is a serious condition. It can cause blindness in the eye.
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Who would be a risk of herpes?
Someone who is having unprotected sex would be at risk for contracting herpes. Oral herpes can also be transmitted by contact with the infected area.
Why do people who dont have herpes get cold sores?
A person has to be infected with the herpes virus (type 1) to get a cold sore.
Can you get herpes from someone that is not infected?
Herpes can only be passed through direct skin-to-skin contact with the infected area such as kissing, intercourse, genital-to-genital rubbing, vaginal intercourse.Herpes (both oral & genital) can be spread even when there are no symptoms or sores. This is called asymptomatic shedding.In case you have herpes, I recommend you to watch the #1 way to get rid of herpes Permanently - many.link/NewHerpesCure
I have a 3 mo old puppy with no shots of anti- rabies.Yesterday he accidentally scratch my leg with his teeth and there is a very small amount of blood on the scratch area. am i infected with rabies?
Only if the puppy is diagnosed with rabies. Might be an idea to get it checked out.
Which sti does the herpes simplex virus cause?
Herpes typically affects the mouth (causing cold sores or fever blisters) or the genitals (causing the eruptive disease herpes). Symptoms usually include: Itching, burning and or tingling around the infected area. Swelling Fever and or flu like symptoms. With genital herpes, burning pain when you urinate. Raised blisters or open paper cut like sores.
How do you prevent puss filled bumps in the vaginal area?
u can use potassium powder in warm water and use it with cotton on affected area or the area which already been affected..u also can use boric powder by following the same way.
Is it bad to scratch if you have chlamydia?
Yes, do not scratch the affected area.
How do you tell wen a dog has dry skin?
The dog may loose hair around the infected area. He or she may scratch a lot around this area as well. You can also notice we a dog as dry skin by the flakes laying loose in his or her hair.
Is herpes more of a rash or bumps?
Herpes outbreaks start as a reddened area of skin. Then blisters arise, which then become sores.
What can i do if i have a infected oil gland or infected hair in the vaginal area?
Rip out the hair duhhhh
How can the itching from bug bites be treated on children?
Bug bites can be treated on children in a number of different ways: Washing the affected area with soap and water. Placing a cold compress such as a towel cooled with water to the affected area, to reduce the swelling. Not to scratch the affected area as it can become infected. Take painkillers Put an ice pack on the affected area.
What is mouth herpes?
It is essentially a cold sore on the mouth area.
