HSV2 help! Please

[Anxiousandalone]

Hi all,
I've been reading this thread for 3 months now and I've finally built up the courage to ask about my own case.

Here's what happened:
12 weeks ago I had unprotected genital to genital contact with someone (not penetrative) who was Hsv2 positive but was not having an outbreak (I know that doesn't mean much now :( )

Anyway right after I had "flu" symptoms but they weren't severe and my whole family had it so I didn't think it was hsv related.

I already have hsv1 from childhood and have never had a cold sore in my life.

Anyway the night of the sexual contact (minimal and brief genital to genital rubbing and fingering) I would go to the bathroom and wash my vaginal area after contact (I did this several times out of habit)

Since that occurred I haven't had sexual contact with anyone.

I have had no symptoms at all but have been extremely depressed and anxious.

At 2 months post exposure I had a yeast infection and have since noticed small like tiny tiny tiny tastebud like spots on my inner labia which look like vestibular papillae. I immediately went to GP due to itching and these bumps. I had no intense burning or urination issues etc and got swabbed. The GP said she didn't think it was herpes (I still have the bumps and they haven't scabbed or anything and they don't hurt. The bumps are in straight lines like vestibular papilae are.

Anyway I got a type specific blood test at 2 months and a swab and everything was negative. HSV 1 was positive but hsv2 was negative for blood and swab. The swab was positive for yeast infection.

So these results literally made me feel better for half an hour and then I was back to googling and making myself sick again.

12 weeks post exposure (3 months) i got another type specific blood test and again hsv1 was positive and hsv2 was negative (I don't know my figures)

I have done a heap of research and have read that blood tests are likely pretty accurate at 3 months.

The only thing I could think of that even looked similar to a herpe sore was a pimple that looked very much like a white head pimple on my upper pubic region (where hair would grow) that went away after a week or two and formed after I shaved the area. Was not painful, didn't look like a herpe scab. I have had pimples similar to this due to razor burn prior to the herpes exposure.

Anyway with my lack of symptoms combined with the negative 12 week results do you think I should move on with my life?

I need help. Please help.

I'm so sorry this is so long.

[feelingundone]

You're very welcome.

[feelingundone]

Yes, I would. On a side note, the type of exposure you had is not a huge risk at all. In fact I've never had anyone one this forum contract genital hsv that way. It's more of a theoretical risk than an actual real world one. The odds aren't zero but astronomically low. Please move on without concern.

[Anxiousandalone]

You're amazing, thank you so so much

[feelingundone]

Oh absolutely move on. When you combine the negative testing, your lack of hsv symptoms and extremely low risk encounter... you are clearly negative with ZERO to worry about.

[Anxiousandalone]

I just woke up and read this and I have never been so happy. I wish I could hug you rn. Thank you so much!!!

[Anxiousandalone]

Also would you say the 3 month result was conclusive even though I also have hsv1?

Thanks :)

[Anxiousandalone]

Sorry didn't clarify only the blood test was positive for hsv 1, the swab was negative for hsv1&2 but positive for yeast infection.