How Long Can a Person Have Herpes Without Knowing?
A person can carry the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2) for years, decades, or even a lifetime without ever knowing they are infected. According to public health data, nearly 80% to 90% of individuals infected with genital or oral herpes are unaware of their status because they either experience no symptoms (asymptomatic) or have […]
Can Herpes Be Without STDs?
Yes, herpes can occur without being transmitted sexually or classified strictly as a sexually transmitted disease (STD). While genital herpes is frequently spread through sexual contact, the underlying herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) is extremely common and is routinely transmitted through non-sexual, casual contact. In fact, many individuals acquire HSV-1 during early childhood through non-sexual contact, […]
What Could Be Mistaken for Herpes?
Many common skin conditions, contact irritations, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) produce symptoms that closely mimic a herpes outbreak. Conditions such as contact dermatitis, ingrown hairs, folliculitis, yeast infections, sycosis, and chancroid can cause localized redness, bumps, fluid-filled blisters, or itching that resemble Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2). Because visual self-diagnosis is notoriously […]
Ear, Eye & Sinus Symptoms: What They Mean and When to Get Same-Day Care in Las Vegas
Ear pressure, a red or itchy eye, and a stuffed-up face often show up together, and it’s hard to tell whether you’re dealing with allergies, a cold, a sinus infection, an ear infection, or pink eye. Most ear, eye, and sinus symptoms are caused by viruses or allergies and improve within 7 to 10 days. […]
Cough, Fever, Congestion & Sore Throat: What’s Causing It and When to Get Care in Las Vegas
Most cases of cough, fever, congestion and sore throat are caused by viruses (a cold, flu, COVID-19 or RSV) and improve within 7 to 10 days with rest and fluids. Get seen the same day if your fever lasts more than 3 days, your symptoms get worse after starting to improve, you have a severe […]