Aa
HVS-1 Genital Herpes
I was recently diagnosed with HSV-1 Genital Herpes. I don't know how I contracted it, as I practice safe sex and get STD tested on a yearly basis; however, now that I have it I have some questions and concerns.
I am currently taking viral suppressive medication, which as I understand is supposed to slow down the rate at which the virus replicates. BUT the thing that I am concerned about is spreading the virus via viral shedding. Can someone explain a bit more to be about what I should do to prevent spreading the virus via shedding, other than using condoms and traditional safe-sex practices.
Also, I understand that HSV-1 typically doesn't have as many outbreaks, why is that?
I am currently taking viral suppressive medication, which as I understand is supposed to slow down the rate at which the virus replicates. BUT the thing that I am concerned about is spreading the virus via viral shedding. Can someone explain a bit more to be about what I should do to prevent spreading the virus via shedding, other than using condoms and traditional safe-sex practices.
Also, I understand that HSV-1 typically doesn't have as many outbreaks, why is that?
You could have contracted it through oral sex and its also possible that using the saliva, of someone with oral HSV-1, can cause genital HSV-1, but I'm not positive.
The chances of spreading HSV-1 genital to genital is extremely low, if you look on the medical forums you can find out more information on that.
I believe the reason that there are so few outbreaks is due to the fact that HSV-1 is traditionally an oral infection. Since it is not in the usual host site, it will not reoccur as often.
I have done a lot of research on genital HSV-1 because I was recently diagnosed with it.
The chances of spreading HSV-1 genital to genital is extremely low, if you look on the medical forums you can find out more information on that.
I believe the reason that there are so few outbreaks is due to the fact that HSV-1 is traditionally an oral infection. Since it is not in the usual host site, it will not reoccur as often.
I have done a lot of research on genital HSV-1 because I was recently diagnosed with it.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Herpes Community
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
