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my husand was diagnosed with hsv-2 3days ago; we have been married for 10 years. my husand and i both have no symptoms. i was tested for HSV 2 back in 2002 and 1997 for routine check because i was pregnant; and it was negative.i don't see any test result reporting the HSV-1; is it possible for my husband to had this virus before we meet and never showed symptoms, and it was not passed on to me in 2002. my husband hsv 1gg level was 6.31. also, is this virus only transmitted when the person has symptoms,
Recently i got tested once I found out my husband was positive for HSV-2; and my results came back positive for HSV-1 and negative for HSV-2; im so confused. is it possible that i gave him the virus or vice versa. however, i never knew i had this virus; i never had symptoms. now my husband reported that he now having symptons, like 4 days after finding out that he was positive for HSV-2; he reports never having symptons before.
what should i do now? i'm so confused?
Recently i got tested once I found out my husband was positive for HSV-2; and my results came back positive for HSV-1 and negative for HSV-2; im so confused. is it possible that i gave him the virus or vice versa. however, i never knew i had this virus; i never had symptoms. now my husband reported that he now having symptons, like 4 days after finding out that he was positive for HSV-2; he reports never having symptons before.
what should i do now? i'm so confused?
I recently had my annual check up and pap smear and I just got a call today saying that HSV-2 showed up in the blood work. They said the level was at around a 5. They also said there were two types (i dont remember the exact lingo, but it was 3 or 4 letters I think starting with the letter I) and they said that they could tell its been present in my system for a long time. I called my old doctor to see if they had ever tested me for HSV before, and since 2004, they had never tested my blood for HSV. I have never had an outbreak so they have not done a culture for it either. The doctor that I talked to on the phone said although it is rare, my HSV-2 result is probably what has caused my infrequent cold sores. HSV-1 came back negative, which is usually what causes cold sores. He said there is no way to diagnose me with "Genital herpes" unless I have an outbreak and it's cultured. I am just trying to find out what is going on. I've been with the same guy for 5 years. I am wondering if it could be genital herpes and it is dorminant, or if it could just be the HSV-2 causing cold sores. If so, can I give a guy genital herpes because that strain is in my body? Just very confused at the moment and any advice would help. Thanks!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
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Terri
Terri
thank you so much.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I think it helps to remember that you probably, as a couple, have been living with this for years. This is nothing new, this is just new news, and they are very different. If you are very worried about getting this, have your husband take daily therapy. He will likely never get your HSV 1, and if you don't kiss your kids while you have a cold sore, they are probably fine.
I think you are reacting more to the NEWS than the facts, and that will take a little time to absorb. HSV 1 never becomes HSV 2, they are different viruses. That like asking if you will become your sister. Your are different people.
You two are going to be fine, if you were before. Honestly.
Terri
I think you are reacting more to the NEWS than the facts, and that will take a little time to absorb. HSV 1 never becomes HSV 2, they are different viruses. That like asking if you will become your sister. Your are different people.
You two are going to be fine, if you were before. Honestly.
Terri
thank youso much for your advice.
My advice would be not to worry! As you have HSV1 you're less likely to get HSV2, also only 10% of people affected actually show symptoms anyway.
Presumably, if you have kids you'll have had unprotected sex many times. If you or your husband shows any symptoms then avoid sexual contact but other than that I'd carry on as normal.
To avoid passing it to the kids just don't kiss them or get to close if you show symptoms of cold sores.
This is really not a big deal at all, they estimate almost 80% of people have some form of HSV and don't no anything about it becasue they show no symptoms. If I were you I'd carry on as normal and visit the doctor if any symptoms do arise.
BUT if it really stresses you out that much then get your husband on antivirals and use condoms...transmission rate is tiny then. BUt in all honesty, if you're happily married I wouldn't bother with this!
Presumably, if you have kids you'll have had unprotected sex many times. If you or your husband shows any symptoms then avoid sexual contact but other than that I'd carry on as normal.
To avoid passing it to the kids just don't kiss them or get to close if you show symptoms of cold sores.
This is really not a big deal at all, they estimate almost 80% of people have some form of HSV and don't no anything about it becasue they show no symptoms. If I were you I'd carry on as normal and visit the doctor if any symptoms do arise.
BUT if it really stresses you out that much then get your husband on antivirals and use condoms...transmission rate is tiny then. BUt in all honesty, if you're happily married I wouldn't bother with this!
Thanks Terry:,
He went to the doctors and the Dr. said it was herpes, and now he is on medications.
ACYCLOVIR.
IM VERY SPEECHLESS;after all this years; I DON'T KNOW WANT TO SAY OR DO. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM HERE. I don't want to get infected with the HSV-2 virus .Also,I don't want to infect my kids with the HSV-1 virus also. (my kids are ages 12 and 5)
what can i do to help prevent the transmission?
Is it possible i got the virus from my husband and never realized it all these years.? because back in 1997 when i had my daughter i was tested for all the STD,
how can this affect our marriage? should my husband and I see an infectious disease? Doctor.
He went to the doctors and the Dr. said it was herpes, and now he is on medications.
ACYCLOVIR.
IM VERY SPEECHLESS;after all this years; I DON'T KNOW WANT TO SAY OR DO. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM HERE. I don't want to get infected with the HSV-2 virus .Also,I don't want to infect my kids with the HSV-1 virus also. (my kids are ages 12 and 5)
what can i do to help prevent the transmission?
Is it possible i got the virus from my husband and never realized it all these years.? because back in 1997 when i had my daughter i was tested for all the STD,
how can this affect our marriage? should my husband and I see an infectious disease? Doctor.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
OK, I have it now. Your husband is definitely infected with HSV 2 and not with HSV 1 and you are definitely infected with HSV 1 and not HSV 2. HSV 1 is always HSV 1 and HSV 2 is always HSV 2. Is it not possible for a person who only has HSV 1 to give someone else HSV 2, no.
As I said before, your husband could have been infected for years and not transmitted to you. I actually see it quite commonly.
It would be worth his effort to have someone have a look at his penis and see if his symptoms are herpes or not.
Terri
As I said before, your husband could have been infected for years and not transmitted to you. I actually see it quite commonly.
It would be worth his effort to have someone have a look at his penis and see if his symptoms are herpes or not.
Terri
Sorry,error in numbers:
my HSV-1 Igg was 7.01 and my HSV-2 igg was 0.19
my HSV-1 Igg was 7.01 and my HSV-2 igg was 0.19
my husband was tested for std because of incidence that happened at work. he was exposed to someone spiting on his face and clothes. This was a new Dr. and he just wanted to do a complete exam for everything; at the time of the exam he never at symptoms. now like i said ,4-days after he found out he had the virus he started to have symptoms. itching on his penis and bumps. i donnot have symptoms.
my husband was negative for HSV-1 and his HSV-2 igg was positive at 6.31
I was test only after i found out that his HSV-2 was positive. my HSV-1 igg was 0.19 and my HSV-2 igg was 7.01
Is it possible for a person with HSV-1 give a person HSV-2 ?
my husband was negative for HSV-1 and his HSV-2 igg was positive at 6.31
I was test only after i found out that his HSV-2 was positive. my HSV-1 igg was 0.19 and my HSV-2 igg was 7.01
Is it possible for a person with HSV-1 give a person HSV-2 ?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
OK, I'm confused. First, why was anyone tested? Did you husband have symptoms? Also, are you saying that his HSV 1 IgG test was negative or was it positive at 6.31? And your HSV 1 is also positive but your HSV 2 is negative? What was the numeric value of your husband's IgG result? This is VERY important so I can help you best.
The virus can be transmitted when there are symptoms and when there are none. And yes, he could have been infected for years and didn't know it. And it is also possible that he didn't transmit it to you for years.
Terri
The virus can be transmitted when there are symptoms and when there are none. And yes, he could have been infected for years and didn't know it. And it is also possible that he didn't transmit it to you for years.
Terri
Is it possible for a person with HSV-1 give a person HSV-2
also, my herpes igg level was 7.01.
also, my herpes igg level was 7.01.
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