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unknown lesion

I am a 23 year old female and I have been in a monogamous relationship for over a year now. About 2 weeks ago a sore appeared on my labia majora. I wouldn't describe it as being painful, but uncomfortable if pressure is applied to it. Nothing like this has ever occurred. I'm really confused about it because I haven't had sex in the past two months and my partner doesn't have any lesions or sores. I went to see the gynecologist and he took two swab cultures. I received one of them yesterday that says I tested negative for HSV; however I know  HSV culture tests are not very accurate. He told me it may be MRSA and immediately but me on Bactrim. I just finished the 7 day therapy today, but the lesion has still not cleared up. Is that a sign that I don't have MRSA? Can anyone shed some light on this situation? I have a hard time believing its an STD because I was tested in Feb 08 and was negative and my boyfriend is also STD free. Is it possible to contract HSV and have it lay dormant in the body for over a year? Yesterday I was having a tingling sensation on the right side of my genitalia (sore is on the left) does this mean another lesion may be forming?  Help! I'm going crazy here.  
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207091 tn?1337709493
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Oh I'm sorry - I didn't know he also tested for MRSA - I thought that was just a possibility.

No, HSV is almost never included, and you have to ask for it specifically.

Aj
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He did do a culture on it, the test I'm awaiting results for includes MRSA. So I guess its just a waiting game. It's a very frustrating situation because while I do spend time in hospitals I wear gloves and wash my hands just like everyone else does (probably even more). I have no explanation for this.

I have another quick question. Is an IgG test for HSV normally included in a panel when you get your annual check ups? Or is this something you specifically have to ask for?

                               Thanks for your help, AJ
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207091 tn?1337709493
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You can both have type specific IgG herpes blood tests and see if those are positive.  If they aren't, for any type, then this can't be herpes.

If it hasn't healed, get in and see if they can do a wound culture to see for sure if its MRSA.  That's way more serious than herpes, and you need to follow up on it.

Aj
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