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Would this be atypical for hsv-1 infection?
I was in a relationship with a woman for about a year. We had unprotected oral sex probably 10 times. I found out she was hsv-1 positive only. I was not hsv1 or hsv2 positive before we had our relationship which ended almost 15 weeks ago. I have not been with anyone else since. I haven't had any herpes symptoms and I've been looking. My question is what is the likely-hood she could have transmitted her hsv1 infection to my penis and I still not show any symptoms up to this point in time? Would that be unusual?
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Hi, only testing would confirm your hsv1 status if your looking for confirmation but contracting herpes from oral with her not having any lip sore at the time would be quite low possibility. Oral shedding does occur but not enough to cause excessive worry. If i were you i would retest for the protection of any future partners.
Hi Grace,
I was hsv1 and hsv2 negative before this relationship. I just got my test results back from Quest and I was negative for both hsv1 and hsv2 at 14 weeks and 3 days post last exposure.
I've read that "almost all" persons that become infected genitally with hsv1 show overt symptoms, i.e. lesions, sores, etc within 2-20 days of exposure. My next question: Does "almost all" mean 80%, 90%, 95%???
I was hsv1 and hsv2 negative before this relationship. I just got my test results back from Quest and I was negative for both hsv1 and hsv2 at 14 weeks and 3 days post last exposure.
I've read that "almost all" persons that become infected genitally with hsv1 show overt symptoms, i.e. lesions, sores, etc within 2-20 days of exposure. My next question: Does "almost all" mean 80%, 90%, 95%???
you have no reason to think that you contracted hsv1 genitally from this partner. Typically hsv1 genitally presents with very obvious symptoms that you can't ignore.
have you ever been tested for herpes before this to know your status?
have you ever been tested for herpes before this to know your status?
if that was from your last exposure, yes 14 weeks is perfect to conclude your negative
Thank you. I took the type specific test at 14 weeks and 3days. Do you think that is a reliable test at that time?
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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.
