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I had unprotected sex about 9 months ago. About 3-4 weeks later I had little red bumps on my penis that would come and go. I promptly went to my physician who conducted an STI panel that was negative for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. Approximately two months after the sexual encounter, I followed up with that same physician, which he then ordered a HSV 2 IGG, HERPESELECT TYPE SPECIFIC AB and HSV1/2 AB (IGM) which both came back negative. The doctors then referred me to a dermatologist who performed a biopsy on the lesion and found it to be lichen planus. I am only concerned because six months later I had symptoms that again mimicked an HSV2 outbreak, except this time more closely. At this time, I am wondering if I have it or not as the HSV2 IgG AB test were negative but yet it still seems like I had symptoms. I have taken precautions as if I have contracted it but I am unsure of what to do next? Should I perform another blood test or simply await another outbreak (if and when it occurs)? I appreciate the responses on this forum and thank you for taking the time to read this post.
I had unprotected sex about 9 months ago. About 3-4 weeks later I had little red bumps on my penis that would come and go. I promptly went to my physician who conducted an STI panel that was negative for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. Approximately two months after the sexual encounter, I followed up with that same physician, which he then ordered a HSV 2 IGG, HERPESELECT TYPE SPECIFIC AB and HSV1/2 AB (IGM) which both came back negative. The doctors then referred me to a dermatologist who performed a biopsy on the lesion and found it to be lichen planus. I am only concerned because six months later I had symptoms that again mimicked an HSV2 outbreak, except this time more closely. At this time, I am wondering if I have it or not as the HSV2 IgG AB test were negative but yet it still seems like I had symptoms. I have taken precautions as if I have contracted it but I am unsure of what to do next? Should I perform another blood test or simply await another outbreak (if and when it occurs)? I appreciate the responses on this forum and thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Hi, your test confirms you dont have herpes. Testing 3-4 months post exposure would be conclusive and no need in further testing.
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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.
