Thanks to all replies. Just waiting for the 90 day window to get here. Aprilish.
I think you are generally worrying way, way too much about the HSV-1 result. Like you said : up until now, you always thought you were negative, which clearly shows that it has impacted your life exactly zero. There is no need to stop kissing anyone or stop sharing plates and utensils and cups. A large majority of the adult population already has or will acquire HSV-1 in their lifetime, and for the vast, vast, vast majority, it is simply just not a big deal. Disclosure to partners wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but in general, you're just going to get weird looks if you tell people, "Look, I have HSV-1 but I've never had a cold sore." If it means a lot to you, you could get a Western Blot for confirmation since your score is technically low-positive, but it's a good bet that you have it if your mother and siblings did. Perspective: You'd be out $160 + whatever blood draw fee the lab charges to learn that you have an asymptomatic virus that more than 60% of adults in this country already have.
As far as HSV-2 goes, I'm not going to tell you that you 100% absolutely do not have herpes. The tests are not perfect, and there are no guarantees in life. That said: the tests are very good, and the majority of people have symptoms that are noticeable if they are on the lookout. So combining your lack of symptoms with the negative test, you can safely assume that you do not have HSV-2.
Thanks that's what I thought about a rolling date. Any other comments about my questions or what my docs had to say about this...
Your tests are only good 3 months after your most recent sexual contact. If you are continuing to have sex with this girl, then your date will always be a moving target. Get her tested if you want answers.
Best to wait for conclusive
Have had a new gf since start of December. Unprotected sex with her.....so do I have to wait from three months from last time we had fun or from stsrt of December when it became just her? Just a difference of a month but still wanted to ask.
If you have not had any exposure for the last 3 months you can test now, if not then yes, test after 3 months post exposure.
Thanks for your reply. So, in your opinion put all the toys up on the shelf for 3 months and then retest for most accurate results?
Hi, negative swabs are not that reliable as often miss the virus. Only positives are conclusive but your blood show negative and that would be conclusive if you tested at least 3 months from any exposure.
Your hsv1 does fall into the false positive range so would need retesting now if youve not had contact or 3 months if you have been exposed.
Nothing to do with chickenpox as is another strain. These are whats called shingles.