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Hi there,
2 months ago my testicles were licked and sucked by a woman. 10 days later I started having some burning when urinating and while some days are better than others, said burning /pain has never gone away it's been about 50 days now. I got tested 2 weeks after the encounter, everything negative.
My question is this:
Could I possibly have urethral herpes even though just my scrotum was exposed to her mouth? Would a primary outbreak always or almost always occur at the point of exposure?
I have had no other std symptoms. No discharge, lesions, bumps, nada. The pain during urination is irritating butnot too bad.
Given the fact that I don't have any other symptoms and all tests were negative am I in the clear?
Thanks much!
2 months ago my testicles were licked and sucked by a woman. 10 days later I started having some burning when urinating and while some days are better than others, said burning /pain has never gone away it's been about 50 days now. I got tested 2 weeks after the encounter, everything negative.
My question is this:
Could I possibly have urethral herpes even though just my scrotum was exposed to her mouth? Would a primary outbreak always or almost always occur at the point of exposure?
I have had no other std symptoms. No discharge, lesions, bumps, nada. The pain during urination is irritating butnot too bad.
Given the fact that I don't have any other symptoms and all tests were negative am I in the clear?
Thanks much!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You know, we don't have the answer for your question of whether an actual lesion would mean a person would seroconvert more quickly or not. I would say that either way, the 4 month period is adequate.
Terri
Terri
Ok one last question. Thanks for all your help. I understand that it can take up to 4 months for the herpes blood test to show positive results. Would having an actual outbreak change that time horizon?
In other words, if I had an outbreak 2 months ago, would I certainly test positive for herpes now, two months after the outbreak? Or does the 4 month time horizon hold no matter the outbreak status? Thanks!
In other words, if I had an outbreak 2 months ago, would I certainly test positive for herpes now, two months after the outbreak? Or does the 4 month time horizon hold no matter the outbreak status? Thanks!
Ok one last question. Thanks for all your help. I understand that it can take up to 4 months for the herpes blood test to show positive results. Would having an actual outbreak change that time horizon?
In other words, if I had an outbreak 2 months ago, would I certainly test positive for herpes now, two months after the outbreak? Or does the 4 month time horizon hold no matter the outbreak status? Thanks!
In other words, if I had an outbreak 2 months ago, would I certainly test positive for herpes now, two months after the outbreak? Or does the 4 month time horizon hold no matter the outbreak status? Thanks!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I don't think the test is reliable at this point for that exact exposure, no, but I do think the activity was really low risk. And if you had no other risky exposures in the past four months, and only this one, then I think your antibody test will stay negative.
If the exposure was on the scrotum, which is was , then I would not expect that the only presentation of the virus would be in the urethra, no. I would expect to see external lesions as well.
Terri
If the exposure was on the scrotum, which is was , then I would not expect that the only presentation of the virus would be in the urethra, no. I would expect to see external lesions as well.
Terri
No, I haven't has cold sores and my test was negative for HSV-1. So even though the test was only 10 days or so after the encounter what you're saying is that it should be accurate since the exposure to my scrotum wouldn't have transmitted herpes?
What about the outbreak site vs. exposure site question. Since it was my testicles that were exposed, is that where the primary outbreak would normally be? Or could it somehow travel up to my urethra?
Thanks!
What about the outbreak site vs. exposure site question. Since it was my testicles that were exposed, is that where the primary outbreak would normally be? Or could it somehow travel up to my urethra?
Thanks!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Yes, I would say that if your only contact was the licking of testicles for 30 seconds in the past four months then you should believe in your negative antibody tests. The scrotum is actually not very think skin and I don't recall seeing new herpes in anyone who has testicle licking only. Have you ever in your life had a cold sore on your lip? If yes, then you already have HSV 1, the virus you would most likely to be exposed to with oral sex, and you would not get it in a new place.
Terri
Terri
P.s. Said licking was for about 30 seconds.
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