hcv and hsv 1

[ktleigh]

I was diagnosed with hep c in 2013. I also was tested multiple times for any other STDs and nothing ever came back. now in 2014 I was diagnosed with herpes simplex virus 1. I'm not sure if my hep c had anything to do with this. can someone please give me some answers.

[QWC]

Hi, and welcome as well.  Although the other posts are all correct about answering your question, your post jolted back a memory from when my boyfriend (who also has hep C, was in an awful interferon treatment 5-6 years ago where his body failed miserably to the unupdated treatment (at that time).  They realized (after 6 months) that the treatment was literally killing him, and abruptly called him to go off treatment.  One week later, (as if the past 6 mths had not been bad enough), he came down with a spot on his lip --which turned out to be the herpes virus.  Already so upset, we rushed off to the Dermatologist--I strongly suggest you see one--who said what everyone else said, that it lies dormant in almost everyone.  I think the stress and his low immune system caused the small breakout, but the Dr. gave him a topical cream and I (now his fiancee, was girlfriend then), was very careful not to kiss, or drink after him, and we were very sanitary.  The infection went away and has not come back since, and I , thankfully, did not get it either. Hope this helps you to worry less, but you should see a Dermatologist.  Q

[Idyllic]

I agree with those who indicate you might want to post on the Herpes Forum. Or maybe even the STD Forum.

Just wanted to point out that Hepatitis C is not really a Sexually Transmitted Disease.

But most of all I'm hoping to encourage you to look at those older copies of your labs you had done in 2013 and see what all you were tested for. The first test usually given is called Hepatitis C Antibody (anti-HCV). This is a test that detects exposure to Hepatitis C.

It is the test administered in initial screenings. If that test is positive or reactive then it requires a second test to confirm the presence of Hepatitis C in your blood stream.

You have no idea how many people come on here certain they have Hepatitis C when they only have the antibody. There is a huge distinction between the two. Not might be the time to find out whether you are truly infected or not. If you were it seems you would now your Genotype or an indication of the presence of a viral load.

[flyinlynn]

you probably want to ask in this forum we here discuss hep c

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/STDs/show/98

STDs Community

here is some info I found

http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm

[ktleigh]

so herpes simplex 1 I could have had my whole life and not known about it. can I touch people? even without a breakout? that's probably my biggest concern is how contagious it is. I have a boyfriend, how do I keep him safe from hsv 1?

[Livelife777]

Hi and welcome. As Lynn stated the two are unrelated.  The reality is that there are many people that carry the Herpes virus and are not aware.   You may have been at one time exposed to Herpes and only carry the antibodies.  Sometimes the body is able to fight it off, and if that's the case, you could be inactive.  Usually if you have active Herpes, you would see an outbreak of it from time to time.  If it is in the active stage you could then pass it to someone else, so you would want to protect yourself and others.  It it non life threatening and more of a nuesence then anything else.
Your Hep C is another story.   That you need to address and take meds to clear yourself.   This can cause liver disease and its not something you want to neglect.  It can become life threatening if left untreated.
We are here to help you if you have questions or concerns.  This is a safe, nonjudgmental forum and we have all walked in your shoes.  Please feel free to let us know if we can help you thru the process.   I know that you must be a little uncertain as to how this happened, but there is a cure and the time to think about that is now as we have great treatments available.
Be well
...Kim

[flyinlynn]

The two have nothing in common. The method of transmission is not the same.

Hepatitis c is a blood borne infection and requires blood to blood contact.
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm


Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are very common worldwide. HSV-1 is the main cause of herpes infections on the mouth and lips, including cold sores and fever blisters. It is transmitted through kissing or sharing drinking utensils. HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes, although HSV-2 is the main cause of genital herpes.

Source: Herpes simplex virus | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/herpes-simplex-