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HSV 1 & 2
In 2009 I was tested for HSV 1 & 2. I was positive for HSV1 but not 2. My levels were low for the HSV 1 about a year later I also texted positive for HSV 2 but took another test and it was negative so it was a false positive the first time for HSV 2. I get tested each year and it always come out positive for HSV 1 and now HSV 2. I recently was tested about a month ago and my results are as follow HSV 1: 2.25 and HSV 2: 1.59. I have never had any symptoms or outbreak for herpers. I am also concerned about if I am truly positive and spreading the virus to others through oral sex and vaginial intercourse. I have been reading all these forums and found out about the Western Bolt and I am thinking about having this test done. I am hoping that I do not have HSV 1 & 2. Any feedback would be helpful or support.
you are just as contagious whether your igg is 2.2 or 20.2. makes no difference.
when you are performing oral on a partner, know their hsv1 status too. if they have hsv1, no need for any precautions other than ifyou have any signs of a cold sore, don't perform oral on them. if they don't have hsv1, discuss together whether it's worthwhile to use barrier precautions for oral sex or not. it's a decision to make together.
confirm your hsv2 status so you know if you have to be worried about that or not.
when you are performing oral on a partner, know their hsv1 status too. if they have hsv1, no need for any precautions other than ifyou have any signs of a cold sore, don't perform oral on them. if they don't have hsv1, discuss together whether it's worthwhile to use barrier precautions for oral sex or not. it's a decision to make together.
confirm your hsv2 status so you know if you have to be worried about that or not.
Thanks for the response I really appreciate it.... I will do the WB test to confirm these results. What is the likelihood of me spreading the HVS 2 if my levels are so low through oral sex? I am a lesbian and oral sex is the primary way of sexual intercourse and this HVS 2 is concerning me in terms of spreading it to any potential partners... I am terrified to have sex I don't know to spread the virus and I am also ashamed and embarrass to share my status with an future partners.. I feel lil I will never be in a relationship due to having HVS 1 & 2.
correct - you have a low positive and will need to confirm it with additional testing. you need to wait at least 4 months post encounter to get a herpes WB blood test.
your hsv1 has been positive all along so odds are you really do have hsv1. 1 out of every 2-3 adults in the US alone has hsv1 and most don't get obvious cold sores to know that they are infected.
grace
your hsv1 has been positive all along so odds are you really do have hsv1. 1 out of every 2-3 adults in the US alone has hsv1 and most don't get obvious cold sores to know that they are infected.
grace
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