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Please could you explain these results. I had a genital herpes infection 15 years ago never had anything since. I didn't know at time there were two types, so have just had blood test.
Results were
herpes IGm 1/2 neg
Anti hsv igg reactive 9.5
Anti hsv1 reactive 7.067
Anti hsv2 negative 0.122
Also if my partner is hsv free what are the chances of me passing it to him through a, him receiving oral b, him giving oral c, sex with/ without condom.
I understand that shedding happens but slows down after a while is this true. Sorry I know this is a lot of questions but at time doctor never even told me it was infectious, just gave me cream and a course of tablets.
Results were
herpes IGm 1/2 neg
Anti hsv igg reactive 9.5
Anti hsv1 reactive 7.067
Anti hsv2 negative 0.122
Also if my partner is hsv free what are the chances of me passing it to him through a, him receiving oral b, him giving oral c, sex with/ without condom.
I understand that shedding happens but slows down after a while is this true. Sorry I know this is a lot of questions but at time doctor never even told me it was infectious, just gave me cream and a course of tablets.
incredibly low. hsv1 genitally hardly sheds at all to be transmitted to a partner regardless of the sex act.
Thank for your help, in UK doctors and gum clinics are not helpful.
Just one last thing if a new hsv free partner gave me oral very occasionally, what percentage risk would it be of passing on virus.
Just one last thing if a new hsv free partner gave me oral very occasionally, what percentage risk would it be of passing on virus.
it means that they also did herpes igm testing that was negative. the igm testing should've never been drawn anyways so disregard that whole part of it.
in the UK, partners will have to seek out private herpes testing just like you did to know their own status so that you can make educated decisions together about precautions.
in the UK, partners will have to seek out private herpes testing just like you did to know their own status so that you can make educated decisions together about precautions.
My ex partner is hsv 1 oral, he has constant cold sores we always avoided oral when he felt a sore coming until after they had disappeared completely.
I do not have a partner at moment. also test stated no recent activity does that mean herpes was not infectious at that time
I do not have a partner at moment. also test stated no recent activity does that mean herpes was not infectious at that time
Thanks, not on suppressive therapy in fact not even on medical records that it was herpes, even though had sores when saw doctor.
That's why I had test done privately so could know if it was definitely herpes.
That's why I had test done privately so could know if it was definitely herpes.
That sounds pretty typical for a genital HSV-1 infection. Recurrences are rare, if they happen at all.
The good news is HSV-1 is less contagious than HSV-2. It sheds less frequently, and if you are on suppressive therapy and use condoms, you are highly unlikely to pass it onto your partner.
The good news is HSV-1 is less contagious than HSV-2. It sheds less frequently, and if you are on suppressive therapy and use condoms, you are highly unlikely to pass it onto your partner.
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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.
