22 years ago I was diagnosed with HSV2, genital region, but I do not have HSV1 or any oral infection. I have not had an outbreak in at least 20 years. I am questioning whether or not the virus is present in saliva. I am finding data on the web that it is found in saliva, but I'm wondering if this is from an oral infection, or any HSV2 infection. I understand that I will always have the potential of passing the virus, whether there is an outbreak or not, but I need to know if the virus is only present in the genital region, or if it is also shed orally.
I have the opportunity to begin a relationship with someone with a compromised immune system and we need to verify whether or not the virus can be present in saliva from a genital HSV2 infection before we choose to proceed. We understand the physical nature of our relationship will have to be modified to protect him from transmission, but if the virus is present in saliva, that pretty much ends the possibility of any physical contact at all. But we are hoping that we can at least engage in some form of sexual contact.