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New Diagnois of HSV 1
I recently had unprotected sex with someone so went in to have std tests done at a new Dr. They did the tests for stds including herpes type 1 and herpes type 2. My test came back as positive for hpv 1 with antibodies of 1.78, and 0 for hsv2. The test was done too soon after my encounter as it was only 1 week. They also told me the hsv 1 was an old infection. I have never had any cold sores, lesions, symptoms orally. It has now been 21 days post exposure and I have gone to another doctor to be retested. The first doc didn't want to retest until 6 months. So I am concerned with passing on the hsv 1, as well as could it be a false positive result? In 2001 when I had my first baby I thought I was tested. I am now divorced so could my ex spouse have given it to me, or could it be a new infection from the possible exposure. I also don't want to give this to my new partner from oral to his genitals. I'm so stressed about all of this. I hope this isn't too long. I am afraid to tell my new partner, not sure if he'll stay. Thanks
When it comes to hsv1, there doesn't seem to be as much of a false positive issue as there is for hsv2. We typically assume that most hsv1+ results, really are since hsv1 is so widespread and common.
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One more question. I posted another thread before I realized I should have added on here. Can 1.78 be considered a low positive or false positive? Is there a difference? I've read that 1.1 is considered negative? Is that correct also.
Most folks who have hsv1 orally, never get obvious cold sores to know it. Odds are that your hsv1 is oral and you don't have any reason to suspect otherwise.
In order to make educated decisions about precautions, your current partner needs tested to know his own herpes status.
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In order to make educated decisions about precautions, your current partner needs tested to know his own herpes status.
grace
I'm gonna bump this with one more comment which is my ex never had any symptoms of hsv 1 either.
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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.
