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[|Human|] Hi I have genital herpes, caught it quite recently, so far only red rash in genital area. I also have small red bumps on some parts of my body. Are they a sympton of the virus as well ? I also have muscle aichs especially in my arm is this part of the virus as well.rgds M
[|AI|]  Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Herpes is characterized by burning pain with vesicles on the genital area. If you do not have same symptoms on the genitalia. I don't think that as per your description it's not herpes. There are many reasons for the bumps on the skin. Virus infection is one of the reason. But in skin conditions we can't identify based on the descriptions only. Visual examination is utmost important in the diagnosis part. I advise you to visit the skin specialist to diagnose yourself and treatment according to that. You can take acyclovir once your herpes is confirmed. Other Chat Doctor.  Please take the above medication under your doctors' guidance. Please maintain good skin hygiene over the infection area this will equally helpful in the treatment. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/