I will indeed look out for it, though I was under the impression that had I contracted anything these symptoms would have manifested themselves already, given the encounter was end of October? Thanks for you replies.
It is possible to acquire HSV from oral sex but again, it would be HSV 1, not HSV 2. I think the risk from a single exposure is very low. The risk of acquiring gonorrhea or chlamydia are also low from a single exposure, but if you develop pain with urination or discharge, please see a health care provider in your area. Also, you will want to observe for any sores, bumps, lesions in the genital area.
Terri
Sorry to post again so quick, but where do you stand on the risk of catching herpes from receiving oral? On other parts of these forums I've read that ghonorrea and ngu are the only significant risks from receiving oral, elsewhere that herpes is a risk. Thanks
My shingles was about 6 years ago, i think there were spots on my rib and a crushing tight pain. Had that diagnosed by a doctor. Regarding the other questions in my original post, do you think it's likely I've contracted?
The herpes you are at risk for from receiving oral sex is almost always HSV 1. HSV 1 can be an STD if contracted through oral sex or intercourse, but people with cold sores most often get them in a non-sexual way. HSV 2 is almost always sexually transmitted.
Tell me more about the shingles, where was it?
Terri