Is this Herpes? (Picture Included)
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Hello,
I received unprotected oral sex about 17 days ago. I went in for an exam on the 10th day of exposure: negative for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, RNA (HIV), and Herpes both HSV1 and HSV2 (too soon for new infection). I plan on testing around four weeks from exposure to ease my nerves and then again at eight weeks to confirm diagnose.
Recently I've had pain/discomfort in my right groin area (lymph nodes), testicular discomfort, and slight pain on tip of my penis (no discharge at this point).
Yesterday, I've noticed a small bump near my urethra (lower left side in the pictures). It isn't painful to touch, it hasn't bubbled up, and I've had no flu-like symptoms.
I've been going crazy these past 17 days and although I am not looking for diagnose (I know I need to see a professional and will). I am just looking for some kind inclination of whether or not this is something to be concerned about. So my questions are:
1. Does this look like a mild herpes outbreak?
2. Does this look like herpes at all?
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FelizCastus robert50252
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It seems you are a tad anxious about this whole encounter. Normally, there'd be no need to test for half, if not all, the things you tested for without having any actual symptoms! Receiving unprotected oral is a risk, but a low one for STDs generally.
robert50252 FelizCastus
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With that little bump (now day three) showing - I am kind of freaked and was looking to see if this was something to overly concerned.
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FelizCastus robert50252
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A pcr swab should still work, as it is very sensitive and looks for viral dna. The more common viral culture swab, I'm less sure about, but you could always have the doctor rub the swab bud vigorously over the bump or even break it open a little, if he/she thinks that's best.
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