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Risk of transmission/seroconversion
Hi, I am in my thirties & have had two partners. I had two encounters approx. 3 weeks ago with a man who I've come to find tested positive for HSV 2. His values are - Herpeselect HSV 1 AB: 0.22 & HSV 2 AB: 2.09 H. The first encounter, he performed oral sex on me. The second was vaginal intercourse with a latex condom. I had previously tested negative for all STIs, save for HPV. About a week later I experienced mild, inconsistent genital itching, discharge, mild aches that lasted a day or two and may or may not have had a fever, I've not noticed any lesions. I must note that these could be psychosomatic, as I am rather stressed.
Questions: 1. What are my chances of infection? 2. Is the value index any indication of how long he's been infected? 3. Which is more reliable, Western Blot or Biokit? 4. How long should I wait before testing? 5. What percentage of primary episodes are asymptomatic? Thank you in advance for your response.
Deeply Distressed.
Questions: 1. What are my chances of infection? 2. Is the value index any indication of how long he's been infected? 3. Which is more reliable, Western Blot or Biokit? 4. How long should I wait before testing? 5. What percentage of primary episodes are asymptomatic? Thank you in advance for your response.
Deeply Distressed.
A related discussion, Could this be Herpes? was started.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
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Terri
Terri
Thank you.
DD
DD
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
1. Very low, but not zero, but very low
2. Not only is there no indication of whether he is infected or not, but he may not be actually positive. His value falls between 1.1 and 3.5 and should be confirmed with western blot (through Quest, 34534).
3. Western Blot, if he's waited long enough from last possible exposure to testing
4. 4 months from the encounter. However, he can get his western blot confirmation done way before that (again, pay attention to HIS timing of testing) and you'll know a lot sooner.
5. If your HSV 1 and 2 were both negative. you are more likely to be symptomatic with your HSV 2 acquisition. I don't have a specific percentage for you.
Try to be less distressed, I think there's a good chance he isn't even infected and if that's true, then you have no worries, right?
Terri
2. Not only is there no indication of whether he is infected or not, but he may not be actually positive. His value falls between 1.1 and 3.5 and should be confirmed with western blot (through Quest, 34534).
3. Western Blot, if he's waited long enough from last possible exposure to testing
4. 4 months from the encounter. However, he can get his western blot confirmation done way before that (again, pay attention to HIS timing of testing) and you'll know a lot sooner.
5. If your HSV 1 and 2 were both negative. you are more likely to be symptomatic with your HSV 2 acquisition. I don't have a specific percentage for you.
Try to be less distressed, I think there's a good chance he isn't even infected and if that's true, then you have no worries, right?
Terri
You are reading content posted in the Herpes Forum
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
