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Had Coldsores, also possible hsv1 genital
Hi,
Husband and wife both monogamous in the past and present. I had 1st cold sores perhaps 6-7 years ago. In January I had 1 bump on penis which a doctor told me was genital herpes hsv 1 because it's very mild. I went for IGG/IGM test after the 6th and 13th day. Results were IGG HSV1 Positive (first time realize I had coldsore in the past after browsing picture and Interpreting test result), IGG HSV2, IGM HSV1, IGM HSV2 were all negative on both test. I am convinced I don't have genital hsv2 because of no sexual encounter of any kind with other people.
I've had 3 times occurrence on my penis since january. Every time it's single bump after sex. Is this friction blister/bump or herpes? Currently have 1 bump but I haven't had sex for 1 month now cause of rubbed penis skin waiting to heal. I had eczema on my penis which was treated by cortisone hence the thin skin. I can always tell myself that this is a friction blister/bump except for the last one. I did dry masturbate twice before the last one appear but I did not rub the penis head.
I always pop the blister after using ACV, then It's easy to tear/pop. If I don't do anything it would just stay there. will get smaller also but not gone even after days. Most of the time I can't feel anything. Sometimes it's painful. The current one, I thought I had a cut due to my sensitive/thin skin.
My Questions:
1. Am I safe to assume I don't have Genital HSV1? I currently have another bump down there. Isn't my IGG Hsv1 supposed to be a very good shield?
2. For a recurrent HSV1. Is the IGM test supposed negative?
3. I read about 30-70% IGM positive for recurrent OB. Is this mean that for a recurrent OB, only IGG is supposed to be positive (assuming IGG already developed)?
4. Is this a case of auto innoculation? Or is this just an ordinary blister?
Thank you very much for your attention. I am very worried I might be giving it to my wife. we use condom. Please advise.
Husband and wife both monogamous in the past and present. I had 1st cold sores perhaps 6-7 years ago. In January I had 1 bump on penis which a doctor told me was genital herpes hsv 1 because it's very mild. I went for IGG/IGM test after the 6th and 13th day. Results were IGG HSV1 Positive (first time realize I had coldsore in the past after browsing picture and Interpreting test result), IGG HSV2, IGM HSV1, IGM HSV2 were all negative on both test. I am convinced I don't have genital hsv2 because of no sexual encounter of any kind with other people.
I've had 3 times occurrence on my penis since january. Every time it's single bump after sex. Is this friction blister/bump or herpes? Currently have 1 bump but I haven't had sex for 1 month now cause of rubbed penis skin waiting to heal. I had eczema on my penis which was treated by cortisone hence the thin skin. I can always tell myself that this is a friction blister/bump except for the last one. I did dry masturbate twice before the last one appear but I did not rub the penis head.
I always pop the blister after using ACV, then It's easy to tear/pop. If I don't do anything it would just stay there. will get smaller also but not gone even after days. Most of the time I can't feel anything. Sometimes it's painful. The current one, I thought I had a cut due to my sensitive/thin skin.
My Questions:
1. Am I safe to assume I don't have Genital HSV1? I currently have another bump down there. Isn't my IGG Hsv1 supposed to be a very good shield?
2. For a recurrent HSV1. Is the IGM test supposed negative?
3. I read about 30-70% IGM positive for recurrent OB. Is this mean that for a recurrent OB, only IGG is supposed to be positive (assuming IGG already developed)?
4. Is this a case of auto innoculation? Or is this just an ordinary blister?
Thank you very much for your attention. I am very worried I might be giving it to my wife. we use condom. Please advise.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It is possible that either or even both of you had been infected with HSV 1, the usual cold sore virus, for years and didn't know it and didn't have symptoms, then showed up with symptoms.
I think your avoiding oral sex is really unnecessary at this point. Both of you now have HSV 1, so you are highly unlikely to get it at a new location. If I were in your situation, I definitely wouldn't worry about having oral sex, either direction.
In terms of what is on your penis - unknown, but again, if you both have HSV 1, it really doesn't matter in terms of transmission.
Terri
I think your avoiding oral sex is really unnecessary at this point. Both of you now have HSV 1, so you are highly unlikely to get it at a new location. If I were in your situation, I definitely wouldn't worry about having oral sex, either direction.
In terms of what is on your penis - unknown, but again, if you both have HSV 1, it really doesn't matter in terms of transmission.
Terri
Just to add, I think I gave my coldsore to her. We had not had oral sex since April. I am also confused how I got my coldsore because even social kissing is not a norm here.
Hi Terri,
Is it possible that I have Hsv2? Even I never had sex with some other people?
Wife only got coldsores this april of 2013 while my coldsores was back from 6 or 7 years ago while my genital symptom was back in January. I am crushed.
Is it possible that I have Hsv2? Even I never had sex with some other people?
Wife only got coldsores this april of 2013 while my coldsores was back from 6 or 7 years ago while my genital symptom was back in January. I am crushed.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
1. Is it possible that you acquired new HSV 1 infection 6-7 years ago? If yes, then is it possible that you got new genital and oral infection at the same time? That happens.
2. The IgM test is completely useless. IgM test are frequently falsely positive and Igm can be made with old infection, so it cannot be interpretted to mean anything.
3. IgG should always be positive.
4. I seriously doubt that. What need to happen is to have the bump swab tested when is comes up using PCR for herpes if you are concerned.
Does your wife get cold sores? Is she the giver of oral sex to you? Could she have kissed you and given you oral sex during the same encounter?
Terri
2. The IgM test is completely useless. IgM test are frequently falsely positive and Igm can be made with old infection, so it cannot be interpretted to mean anything.
3. IgG should always be positive.
4. I seriously doubt that. What need to happen is to have the bump swab tested when is comes up using PCR for herpes if you are concerned.
Does your wife get cold sores? Is she the giver of oral sex to you? Could she have kissed you and given you oral sex during the same encounter?
Terri
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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.
