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I am being tested for genital herpes after a recent outbreak. I m negative for hsv2 antibodies. I am positive for hsv1 antibodies. I have a history of oral hsv1 lesions since I was young. I'm almost certain that I have genital hsv1. I can deal with that. I am freaking because I am paranoid about spreading this crap. I care for my 3 year old granddaughter and I am afraid I will transmit the virus to her. I've been crying for 3 days. I wash my hands but I cannot seem to get the worry out of my head. Also, I have this area on my thumb that i thought was a callous or a wart starting. Herpes whitlow??? scared that I've touched her with an infected thumb. HELP!!!!
I had a similar outbreak back in April as well. I had labwork after both occurances. I was unable to have the lesions cultured because they were healed by the time I got to the obgyn. I am so scared and consumed by this that I cant function in everyday life. I am scared to touch anyone.
I had a similar outbreak back in April as well. I had labwork after both occurances. I was unable to have the lesions cultured because they were healed by the time I got to the obgyn. I am so scared and consumed by this that I cant function in everyday life. I am scared to touch anyone.
unfortunately for us gals, middle age comes with some changes in the genital area. dryness and changing hormones can cause many issues as well as infections too. be seen every time you have genital symptoms for an exam. make sure that they test you for yeast and bacterial infections vaginally too. also due to the rough economy, companies constantly change ingredients in our toilet paper, soaps, detergent , pads etc. sometimes it's trial and error figuring out what is going on.
Thank you for your reply. I am realizing that I am panic stricken and not thinking rationally. Its just so stressful and difficult to sort this out. I was blood tested back in April and again in November. I am negative for hsv2 antibodies and positive for hsv1. From what I have read, its not likely to have ghsv1 after having the oral hsv1 for so long. and the hsv2 is negative so does this mean maybe its something other than herpes???maybe a bacterial infection? I am neg for syphillis too. Tired of crying and wondering.
you aren't likely at all to have contracted hsv1 genitally after a well established oral infection.
what testing have you had done so far? did they blood test previously for herpes?
you don't have to be worried about transmitting a genital herpes infection to a child. we NEVER have the kind of contact it takes to transmit it. the virus is easily killed with soap and water too so no reason to worry after you've washed your hands.
since you have hsv1 orally, http://www.ashastd.org/std-sti-works/Herpes/oral-herpes.html has terrific info on how to minimize the risk to young children if you haven't read it already.
grace
what testing have you had done so far? did they blood test previously for herpes?
you don't have to be worried about transmitting a genital herpes infection to a child. we NEVER have the kind of contact it takes to transmit it. the virus is easily killed with soap and water too so no reason to worry after you've washed your hands.
since you have hsv1 orally, http://www.ashastd.org/std-sti-works/Herpes/oral-herpes.html has terrific info on how to minimize the risk to young children if you haven't read it already.
grace
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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.
