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Transferring HSV1 oral to genital
Hello. I have recently learned that I have oral HSV-1, because I get a very mild cold sore usually about once every year or two. Until recently, I didn't know that a cold sore was actually herpes. Now I have questions about transmitting this virus to others. Namely my husband and 1 yr. old baby.
I have been married for over 2 years now, and my husband has never had a cold sore. Does this mean he likely has it, and it's dormant, or is it more likely that he has antibodies?
Also, what are the odds of transmitting it to him genitally when I don't have a cold sore? Is it less likely to happen since it hasn't happened in two years, or is it just luck so far? He still wants to continue with oral sex, but I really don't want to transfer this to his genitals.
Also, what are the odds of asymptomatically shedding this orally to my baby? I will feel like the worst mom in the world if I infect my child with a disease from my kisses, or from him sleeping on my pillow with me...
I have been married for over 2 years now, and my husband has never had a cold sore. Does this mean he likely has it, and it's dormant, or is it more likely that he has antibodies?
Also, what are the odds of transmitting it to him genitally when I don't have a cold sore? Is it less likely to happen since it hasn't happened in two years, or is it just luck so far? He still wants to continue with oral sex, but I really don't want to transfer this to his genitals.
Also, what are the odds of asymptomatically shedding this orally to my baby? I will feel like the worst mom in the world if I infect my child with a disease from my kisses, or from him sleeping on my pillow with me...
http://www.ashastd.org/herpes/herpes_learn_oralherpes.cfm is a terrific website with more info on oral herpes.
At this point, hubby needs tested to know what his own status is. Even though he can't recall a cold sore ever, he still might be infected. once you know his status, you can better figure out if there's any need for caution with oral sex.
There's no reason to test your baby. Just avoid kissing her/sharing food with her anytime you have an obvious cold sore or are otherwise sick and odds are very low you'll transmit it to her too.
keep asking questions as you have them :)
grace
At this point, hubby needs tested to know what his own status is. Even though he can't recall a cold sore ever, he still might be infected. once you know his status, you can better figure out if there's any need for caution with oral sex.
There's no reason to test your baby. Just avoid kissing her/sharing food with her anytime you have an obvious cold sore or are otherwise sick and odds are very low you'll transmit it to her too.
keep asking questions as you have them :)
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.
