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Female to male GHSV-1 transmission chance?

Good evening. I had been dating a girl for a few months in a non-exclusive relationship. As it stands, she ended up contracting HSV-1 from oral sex given to her by another person. Though we were not intimate during her outbreak (which was very minor, a slight 'scratch') and ended up breaking up over it, last night we did reconnect and having intercourse. Her condition was confirmed via IGG test and she has been taking antiviral medication daily for the past 3 weeks. We had unprotected vaginal sex for about an hour before realizing that it wasn't, nor would it ever be the same and agreeing to part ways. Though I'm aware it is likely pointless, she gave me an anti-viral which I took just for the sake of it. Though this was a foolish endeavor, I'm wondering if my chances are good that I did not expose myself to the virus? She currently has no visible symptoms, has been on anti-vitals and it has been weeks since her initial OB. Thank you for your time
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15249123 tn?1478652475
I'm sure. The flu like symptoms for a genital infection are fever, swollen lymph nodes and body aches. The swollen lymph nodes would be in the groin. This will acompany blisters as well.
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15249123 tn?1478652475
Your throat will have nothing to do with genital hsv. Try and put it out of your mind. If you did contract hsv1 (more than doubtful) your symptoms will be pretty obvious.
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For real? I thought it would regardless of location. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer, I honestly appreciate it very much.
15249123 tn?1478652475
Hsv1 genital infection has few outbreaks and sheds very little compared to hsv2. The fact she is on antivirals is a very good thing as it cuts the viral shedding down even further. The odds of you contracting hsv1 from Intercourse when no symptoms were present and her being on antivirals is slim to none. So low it doesn't warrant much concern at all.
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That was the impression I got however I fear I am being a bit of a hypochondriac. We had sex around 6am yesterday 9-18-2016 I feel a slight swelling in the back of my throat this afternoon 9-19-2016. Is this likely me looking for issues that are not there or is this a possible symptom? I am aware all I can do is wait and see but any suggestions are appreciated.
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