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Does Acyclovir For Herpes Infection Affect PSA Levels?
Question: Can taking Acyclovir (for herpes infection) affect my upcoming PSA test? (Also can Herpes affect PSA levels?) I had radiation for Prostate Cancer 2 and 1/2 years ago. PSA levels droped to around 0.9. However I had a spike in PSA 2months ago but also had a severe Gum infection. My urologist did not rule out that the Gum infection may have caused the spike. I am schedueled to take PSA in two weeks and am concerned that the results will be raised by Herpes or artificially lowered by Acyclovir. Thank you
Brief Answer:
No proven fact
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
Welcome to healthcaremagic
I understand your condition and read your query carefully.You can take acyclovir for your herpes infection as advised.
There is no such proven fact that a herpes infection or antiviral medications increases PSA levels. So for now please focus on treating your herpes infection.When you see your doctor for checking PSA levels, just for his information mention your doubts to them.
Hope i have answered your query.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty
No proven fact
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
Welcome to healthcaremagic
I understand your condition and read your query carefully.You can take acyclovir for your herpes infection as advised.
There is no such proven fact that a herpes infection or antiviral medications increases PSA levels. So for now please focus on treating your herpes infection.When you see your doctor for checking PSA levels, just for his information mention your doubts to them.
Hope i have answered your query.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty
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