Hi Grace,
I have not had a herpes test nor have I remembered having cold sores but I was under the impression that you had to have an outbreak of herpes of some sort in order for them to tell whether you've got hsv-1 or hsv-2? I have had STD tests before that came back negative, but I don't know exactly what was tested, it was just a swab test. I was under the impression that you can get a blood test for hsv1 and hsv2 antibodies but that the test is not that accurate.
Although you said the activity was low risk in general, is there any possibility of getting hsv2? I think this is the more severe virus strain?
Lastly, my understanding is that the herpes can be transferred from skin contact, so I assumed that if I had it on my finger, it would be possible to get in say any area you touched?
Thanks so much for your quick reply. You've made whats been a difficult period a little bit easier. And for that I am very thankful. I hope that one day I can make a generous donation to support a cause such as
medhelp.org.