HSV-1

[aLittleConcerned22]

In mid-October of 2007 I had sex with a female partner. Two weeks ago, one of my friends who had been seeing this girl told me that she confessed to him that she has HSV-1 genitally which she got a year prior from receiving oral sex. I began to think back to that night and remembered that approximately 4 days after we had intercourse I noticed a red painful rash in my left groin. I had the rash examined and the doctor said it was no big deal, just put some hydrocortizone cream on it and it will go away. However, after what I have been reading, I am concerned it may be genital HSV-1. Now in late-April, six months after our one night stand, the rash is still visible in my groin but has faded to a light purple. It is about 1/4 inch in width and about 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches in lenght, starting on the skin under the scrotum and extended slightly down my left thigh. I do play sports and lift weights and am constantly wearing under armour tights so I am hopeful that the rash is just a long standing jock itch. Also from what I have read, it seems that if it was herpes there would have been blisters and it would have healed over by now. I did wear a condom that night, and if she is telling the truth, she was on medication for herpes at the time we had sex. Also I have read it is more difficult to transfer HSV-1 from genital to genital. However, I am skeptical on the matter and wanted to know what is the likelihood that this was in fact a genital HSV-1 outbreak? Any insight on the matter would be greatly appreciated and could help ease my anxiety. Thank you.

[auntiejessi]

If this was herpes, the rash wouldn't have stayed this whole time.

Ghsv1 is rarely spread to another person.

AJ

[waringblender]

The likelihood that your skin situation is herpes is low. The likelihood you are already infected with HSV1 is high, probably from childhood. The likelihood that it's a good idea to be listening to secondhand information about your sexual partners' health is low. If you don't have the wherewithal to ask your partners directly about their sexual health, you probably shouldn't be having sex.