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Question:
Thank you for your response regarding peach colored bumps in my mouth and on the inside of my cheeks. Your response indicated that typically oral herpes lasts up to 3 weeks. However, I have been dealing with the irritation for over 5 weeks. It hasnt gotten worse but nor has it gotten better. Isn't that an unsually long time for oral herpes?
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Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright: ()
If this is your first outbreak, then first outbreaks tend to be longer and more severe than later ones. Also, given that you're HIV positive, your body may be having a tougher time overcoming this outbreak. Given your physician did not give you any medication to alleviate the symptoms, you may want to consider having your mouth/throat re-examined. Furthermore, to prevent the spread of STIs/HIV during sexual activity, it would be a good idea to use a latex condom or dental dam.Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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