My doctor said I don't have an ethical obligation to tell my future partner of hsv1? Is that true?

My doctor said I don't have an ethical obligation to tell my future partner of hsv1? Is that true?
by josie31, 1 hour ago
Hi Doctor,

I came out positive for hsv1 and have symptoms came and go. My primaryPrimary amyloidosis
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I am confused. Please help.

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Hope you have a chance to respond to my questions.
Thanks
Josie31

[gracefromHHP]

no, not 100% of the population has it. On  average 56% has hsv1  in the US. If you are under 30 it's much lower though.

you do need to talk to potential partners about this for if no other reason because it's the "nice" thing to do. Wouldn't you want someone you were dating to tell you about it before you had sex instead of keeping it quiet?  I assume this is hsv1 orally  you were diagnosed with?

grace

[josie31]

I had a blood test done and showed hsv1 antibodies present in my blood. I had oral blister six months ago. Occasionally, I get pimple like bumps one or two on my genital that come and go. Is that a hsv1 in the genital area?

Josie31

[gracefromHHP]

The only way to know if this is hsv1 genitally too would be to be seen when you have symptoms and get them cultured and typed for herpes.  


http://www.ashastd.org/herpes/herpes_learn_oralherpes.cfm  is a terrific website for more info  on oral herpes for more reading too.

grace