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Non Intertercourse Transmission Question
Terri,
First, I have dated a genital HSV 2 positive female partner who was diagnosed with swab test and blood tests. We ended the relationship and since then I have been tested by the Herpeselect HSV 1 & 2 Antibody test with both negative results (<0.9) at 16 weeks after any exposure (only had protected intercourse once). I have gone through a lot of anxiety partly due to this and have mostly convinced myself that HSV is not a big deal and not worth worrying about.
During this time I have experienced a boil on my buttocks that was visually diagnosed as folliculitis. I have had 2 other boils on my inner thigh. And recently a small pimple on my buttocks near the first boil location. I have asked the doctors to about a swab, but they did not ever think it was necessary and said it was clearly not herpes. Since then I have cleared my mind of HSV.
However, about a week ago I met up with the previously stated woman. We engaged in genital rubbing, but we were both wearing underwear. Also, we did bath together but had no genital to genital contact. Lastly, I did "finger" her for a short amount of time.
My questions are:
1) Are the doctors I have seen accurate in telling me the boils/pimples I have experienced are not HSV when confirmed with blood tests?
2) How sure can I be that I did not get herpes from clothed genital rubbing, or bathing together without genital to genital contact? (I did have a popped pimple on my buttocks, so I am not sure if it would have allowed access for the virus or not)
3) After "fingering" her the next day I found a small old scab that just came off of my finger. I did not ever notice it and I do not believe there was any access for the virus through it since it was mainly healed. Does this present a risk for whitlow?
4) Should I even bother concerning myself about the last encounter with this woman? Would it be safe to continue living with the assumption I am still in fact HSV 2 and no need to worry of infecting others?
First, I have dated a genital HSV 2 positive female partner who was diagnosed with swab test and blood tests. We ended the relationship and since then I have been tested by the Herpeselect HSV 1 & 2 Antibody test with both negative results (<0.9) at 16 weeks after any exposure (only had protected intercourse once). I have gone through a lot of anxiety partly due to this and have mostly convinced myself that HSV is not a big deal and not worth worrying about.
During this time I have experienced a boil on my buttocks that was visually diagnosed as folliculitis. I have had 2 other boils on my inner thigh. And recently a small pimple on my buttocks near the first boil location. I have asked the doctors to about a swab, but they did not ever think it was necessary and said it was clearly not herpes. Since then I have cleared my mind of HSV.
However, about a week ago I met up with the previously stated woman. We engaged in genital rubbing, but we were both wearing underwear. Also, we did bath together but had no genital to genital contact. Lastly, I did "finger" her for a short amount of time.
My questions are:
1) Are the doctors I have seen accurate in telling me the boils/pimples I have experienced are not HSV when confirmed with blood tests?
2) How sure can I be that I did not get herpes from clothed genital rubbing, or bathing together without genital to genital contact? (I did have a popped pimple on my buttocks, so I am not sure if it would have allowed access for the virus or not)
3) After "fingering" her the next day I found a small old scab that just came off of my finger. I did not ever notice it and I do not believe there was any access for the virus through it since it was mainly healed. Does this present a risk for whitlow?
4) Should I even bother concerning myself about the last encounter with this woman? Would it be safe to continue living with the assumption I am still in fact HSV 2 and no need to worry of infecting others?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You're welcome
Terri
Terri
Thank you for you response.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Your test is negative. The symptoms that you describe could be due to friction or a fungal infection.
This is my final response to your post.
terri
This is my final response to your post.
terri
Terri,
This is my final question.
Early last December (2013) I began to notice dry skin right below tip of my penis. Later during that same time period (a day or two) I received a "handjob" and the next day a few paper cut like tears appeared in that are of my penis. I am a bit confused but does herpes present itself in this way? It cleared itself up in about 1-2 days too.
Also, does viral shedding ever occur with herpetic whitlow? ( other than during an outbreak).
I describe my whole experience in my only other post if you are interested in reading it.
Thank you for our time and expertise.
This is my final question.
Early last December (2013) I began to notice dry skin right below tip of my penis. Later during that same time period (a day or two) I received a "handjob" and the next day a few paper cut like tears appeared in that are of my penis. I am a bit confused but does herpes present itself in this way? It cleared itself up in about 1-2 days too.
Also, does viral shedding ever occur with herpetic whitlow? ( other than during an outbreak).
I describe my whole experience in my only other post if you are interested in reading it.
Thank you for our time and expertise.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You're welcome.
Terri
Terri
Thank you for your response to my situation.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I feel that your negative antibody test at 16 weeks should be the final indicator on this situation. The contact that you describe with the woman who has HSV 2 infection after this was not a risk for acquiring herpes.
1) yes, I believe they are accurate in their diagnosis
2) people don't get herpes when their genitals are covered with clothing. Period.
3) I doubt that the fingering episode would put you at risk, but if there is risk, this is the only risk. I think it is extremely low.
4) Yes, I would live with the assumption that you did not acquire herpes, given everything that you have described and detailed.
Terri
1) yes, I believe they are accurate in their diagnosis
2) people don't get herpes when their genitals are covered with clothing. Period.
3) I doubt that the fingering episode would put you at risk, but if there is risk, this is the only risk. I think it is extremely low.
4) Yes, I would live with the assumption that you did not acquire herpes, given everything that you have described and detailed.
Terri
Additionally, I peeled the "old scab" off the cuticle on my finger and beneath was intact skin. I do not know if scab is the correct wording.
And thank you for any help you provide. It is much appreciated.
And thank you for any help you provide. It is much appreciated.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
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