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What Are The Differences Between Herpes And Fungal Infection?

I just got checked today for STDs, my main worry is that I have herpes, it started in the groin area between the genitals and the pubic region inside thigh. The doctor said this is a very common place for a fungal infection and does not look like herpes. She was not able to take a test because there was not way to. But as I got out of the shower just now I noticed a red circle with a red dot on the shaft of my penis which has me worried.
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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thank you for query.fungal infections in groin may be due to many causes other than stds.you have to keep the area dry,use clean dry under wears,use antifungal creams.once subsides use dusting antifungal powders to prevent recurrence.herpes in these area is usually stds and will have tiny grouped vesicles which needs antiviral treatment.
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What Are The Differences Between Herpes And Fungal Infection?

thank you for query.fungal infections in groin may be due to many causes other than stds.you have to keep the area dry,use clean dry under wears,use antifungal creams.once subsides use dusting antifungal powders to prevent recurrence.herpes in these area is usually stds and will have tiny grouped vesicles which needs antiviral treatment.