other viruses rashes iritations pimples ?
2006-09-29 08:17:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes.
Chancroid sores (a curable bacterial infection) can sometimes be confused with herpes sores.
Also, syphilis sores (chancres) can be sometimes confused with herpes sores.
2006-09-30 05:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, to an untrained eye there are many disorders that could look similar to herpes (if you only know of herpes as 'a sore')
Syphilis - the sore associated with first stage syphilis might be mistaken for a herpes lesion.
Chancroid could also be mistaken for herpes.
Even something as simple as an ingrown hair that has gotten infected could be possible, or a badly scratched scabies lesion.
Basically, you'd need to get a swab done to be 100% sure.
2006-09-29 09:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by CSlave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you got into some poison ivy or oak, but most likely no. In the medical field, herpes is described as looking like a dew drop on a rose petal. If you have any open sores, go to the doctor, they can do a viral swab and tell you if it is herpes or not.
2006-09-29 08:23:09 · answer #3 · answered by Lori R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋