Asymptomatic Herpes Question

[jerry456]

So I had a risky protected encounter with an escort in late April. I know that the typical times for HSV2 lesions to show up are 2-12 days. So, if I had not got any lesions by now is it pretty much safe to assume that either I don't have the virus at all or am asymptomatic?

Thanks.

[jerry456]

How many people with HSV2 show typical symptoms?

[Fleetwood20]

Don't forget that the odds are lessened even further by:
- you aren't sure whether the CSW had HSV2, more than half do not
- you have had no typical herpes symptoms whereas a good proportion of those infected actually do

There is no point in testing until at least 12 weeks after exposure for a conclusive result.

[jerry456]

Wow, it looks like I have been overly worried about this. This seems really low. I have had weird tinglings and burning ever since but maybe it is my mind magnifying normal body sensations to think that they are abnormal. I want to test next week. Do you think I need to?

[Fleetwood20]

Probably 1 in 2500, very tiny.

[jerry456]

So what do you think are my chances of getting herpes from this exposure? Like in numbers? eg 1/1000 or etc.

[Fleetwood20]

Yes it is highly likely you were not infected owing to the lack of emerging symptoms. As you are aware, sex workers have a higher incidence than the general population of HSV2 hence for your peace of mind should that be required then testing at 12 weeks will be conclusive for you.