Do I need a blood test?

[ma67]

In August 2007, I tested negative (0.00) for HSVII.

In early February 2011, I had a skin yeast infection, which cleared up with treatment in a few days. A day or two later, I felt burning in a spot when urine hit it. I thought the yeast infection was back, so continued the treatment. But it didn't get any better, so I went to the doctor on Feb 23. From looking at it, she thought is was an irritated hair follicle or something similar, but took a swab since I was there. She got the results & called yesterday, that it was positive for HSVII.

I've been trying to educate myself, and have seen a lot of postings about various tests and number & am confused by what they mean.  Should I get a new blood test, or is the swab considered fully accurate? my doctor is willing if I want one, but doesn't think it will tell us anything useful - like when I was exposed - since we know I was negative in 2007.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

[gracefromHHP]

keep asking questions as you have them :)

[ma67]

Thank you! I already know I am positive for type 1. I am asking my partner to be tested so we can know & decide what happens next.

[gracefromHHP]

you evidently had a lesion culture that was typed for hsv2 which means you already know what you have and where. If you decide to get a blood test, it would only  be to see what your hsv1 status is also.

If you have a regular partner, they need to get a type specific herpes igg blood test to see what their status is so that you can make educated decisions about what precautions to take together from this point forward.

grace