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Do I contract HSV-1 & HSV-2 genitally?
Over 2 years ago, I have had sex with a girl who also did oral-genital sex for me. There were no any symptoms appeared in the past 2 years. In April of 2010, I did blood tests which included HSV. The results were: HSV-1 IGG positive [index value is 1.728, reference value for positive is 0.4546, the result is far higher than reference index] , IGM negative; HSV -2 both negative. The hospital use Trinity. One thing I need to mention: I have contracted HSV-1 orally in my childhood, even now I still can find some blisters around my lips when I caught a cold.
On one morning of nearly one month ago, I found two small, red, round and separated damages on my genitals after shower. The damages were very small, each one is just like a millet. Before the day, I haven’t been noticing and feeling my genitals for several days and didn’t know how the places where damages happened looked like. During the shower, I used soap to wash genitals and didn’t feel any pain. One day later, I observed the damages and found it healed, and even I couldn’t find the places where damages had appeared. I have done circumcision in 2007. After that, the genital skin is easy to be damaged, for example, when I had sex with my girlfriend.
1 ) I just know to know if I have been infected HSV-1 & HSV-2 Herpes.
2) Some documents suggest if a person has been infected with HSV-1 orally in his/her childhood, he or she can’t been infected with HSV-1 genitally again because antibody was produced in his/her body already. Some people agree; some said it just could lower the risk of contracting HSV-1 genitally. What’s your opinion?
I am Chinese, and have asked many doctors in China. But they can’t give me a clear answer.
Your answer will be highly appreciated.
Regards,
On one morning of nearly one month ago, I found two small, red, round and separated damages on my genitals after shower. The damages were very small, each one is just like a millet. Before the day, I haven’t been noticing and feeling my genitals for several days and didn’t know how the places where damages happened looked like. During the shower, I used soap to wash genitals and didn’t feel any pain. One day later, I observed the damages and found it healed, and even I couldn’t find the places where damages had appeared. I have done circumcision in 2007. After that, the genital skin is easy to be damaged, for example, when I had sex with my girlfriend.
1 ) I just know to know if I have been infected HSV-1 & HSV-2 Herpes.
2) Some documents suggest if a person has been infected with HSV-1 orally in his/her childhood, he or she can’t been infected with HSV-1 genitally again because antibody was produced in his/her body already. Some people agree; some said it just could lower the risk of contracting HSV-1 genitally. What’s your opinion?
I am Chinese, and have asked many doctors in China. But they can’t give me a clear answer.
Your answer will be highly appreciated.
Regards,
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
My opinion is the same - once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location. Since you have had cold sores since you were a child, I think it is very unlikely that you would get HSV 1 genitally from receiving oral sex two years ago.
The testing that you had done in 2010 was plenty of time from you contact with the woman two year prior for your antibody test to reflect the input from that partner.
Have you had any swab testing done from these areas that look different?
Terri
The testing that you had done in 2010 was plenty of time from you contact with the woman two year prior for your antibody test to reflect the input from that partner.
Have you had any swab testing done from these areas that look different?
Terri
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I don't think its a big deal at all. while we think it is very unlikely you will get HSV 1 in a new place after having it already, but we aren't 100% certain. Please try not to worry about this and live your life as fully as you can.
Terri
Terri
I have read many threads including Dr. Hunter who also says" If you has had it(HSV-1) before, you are immune (or at least highly resistant) to catching HSV-1 again. ". But nearly all of you suggest to avoid receiving oral sex from partner who has HSV-1 outbreak.
Days ago, my girlfriend performed oral sex on me. After oral sex, I noticed that she had HSV-1 oral outbreak. I really afraid that I contract HSV-1 gentially because she had HSV-1 oral outbreak when she performed oral sex on me.
Thanks for your help!
Days ago, my girlfriend performed oral sex on me. After oral sex, I noticed that she had HSV-1 oral outbreak. I really afraid that I contract HSV-1 gentially because she had HSV-1 oral outbreak when she performed oral sex on me.
Thanks for your help!
I didn't notice she was in HSV-1 oral outbreak when she did oral sex on me. after that, I found it.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I probably wouldn't have oral genital contact with an active cold sore.
Terri
Terri
Dear Terri,
1) I think I don't have HSV-1 genital herpes. But I do have HSV-1 oral herpes. My girlfirend who is in HSV-1 oral outbreak do oral sex on me. I just want to know if I can contract HSV-1 genital herpes because she is in HSV-1 oral outbreak.
2) You always said : it's highly unlikey for a person to contract hsv-1 in other part of the body again if he or she has already contract HSV-1 orally. But why do you still suggest to avoid to receive oral sex if his or her partner is in oral outbreak?
Thanks
1) I think I don't have HSV-1 genital herpes. But I do have HSV-1 oral herpes. My girlfirend who is in HSV-1 oral outbreak do oral sex on me. I just want to know if I can contract HSV-1 genital herpes because she is in HSV-1 oral outbreak.
2) You always said : it's highly unlikey for a person to contract hsv-1 in other part of the body again if he or she has already contract HSV-1 orally. But why do you still suggest to avoid to receive oral sex if his or her partner is in oral outbreak?
Thanks
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
If you have HSV 1 genitally already, then there is no reason to avoid receiving oral sex from your partner when she has a cold sore.
Terri
Terri
Sorry, please negelect the previous one, I am afraid that I didn't state clearly.
Dear Terri,
I am a little bit confused. I have read a lot of posts on this forum recently. You mentioned: "once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location". While, I also saw some replies, the meaning is " just avoid my girlfriend did oral sex for me when her lip has bilsters ( her HSV-1 is in outbreak)".
I just want to know there already is HSV-1 antibody in my body, why do I need to avoid my genitals to contact with my girlfriend's area where her HSV-1 outbreak is present? I am confused. Please!
Dear Terri,
I am a little bit confused. I have read a lot of posts on this forum recently. You mentioned: "once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location". While, I also saw some replies, the meaning is " just avoid my girlfriend did oral sex for me when her lip has bilsters ( her HSV-1 is in outbreak)".
I just want to know there already is HSV-1 antibody in my body, why do I need to avoid my genitals to contact with my girlfriend's area where her HSV-1 outbreak is present? I am confused. Please!
Dear Terri,
I am a little bit confused. I have read a lot of posts on this forum recently. You mentioned: "once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location". While, I also saw some replies, the meaning is " just avoid my girlfriend did oral sex for me when her lip has bilsters ( her HSV-1 is in outbreak)".
I just want to know there already is HSV-1 antibody in my body, why do I need to avoid my genitals to contact with my girlfriend's area when an HSV-1 outbreak is present? I am confused. Please!
I am a little bit confused. I have read a lot of posts on this forum recently. You mentioned: "once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location". While, I also saw some replies, the meaning is " just avoid my girlfriend did oral sex for me when her lip has bilsters ( her HSV-1 is in outbreak)".
I just want to know there already is HSV-1 antibody in my body, why do I need to avoid my genitals to contact with my girlfriend's area when an HSV-1 outbreak is present? I am confused. Please!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I'm not able to understand your other four questions, and I believe I've shared all that I know with you about this thread. If you have more questions, feel free to post them for Dr. Handsfield and Dr. Hook at the STD Forum. They might be able to help you more.
Terri
Terri
Dear Terri,
Thanks for your reply. I listed 5 questions, and I think you only replied No. 5 question. Could you answer the No. 1, 2, 3, 4 simple questions above dated Aug. 29? It only takes you 2-3 minutes.
Sorry for inconvenience. Please help me last time!!!
Regards,
Thanks for your reply. I listed 5 questions, and I think you only replied No. 5 question. Could you answer the No. 1, 2, 3, 4 simple questions above dated Aug. 29? It only takes you 2-3 minutes.
Sorry for inconvenience. Please help me last time!!!
Regards,
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
correct
Sorry I forget one question:
5. You said: " I've never seen it in my practice in 28 years". Do you mean that in your career you have never seen a person who had contracted HSV-1 in one location before was infected with HSV-1 in another location again?
Sorry for any inconvenience. these quesitons are really important to me. I guarantee this will be last time. Please!
5. You said: " I've never seen it in my practice in 28 years". Do you mean that in your career you have never seen a person who had contracted HSV-1 in one location before was infected with HSV-1 in another location again?
Sorry for any inconvenience. these quesitons are really important to me. I guarantee this will be last time. Please!
Dear Terri,
I am really sorry for disturbing you again. I have been confused for a long time. I do hope you can help me and GUARANTEE these are my final questions which are also related to the conclusion: [once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location].
1. Is the conclusion subject to the outbreak of HSV-1 Herpes of partners?
I mean that although the antibody has been produced, I can still contract HSV-1 Herpes genitally if partners who are in HSV-1 herpes outbreak do oral sex for me and have sexual intercouse with me. If partners are not in outbreak, I can’t contract.
2. Is the conclusion subject to the sex with many different girls who had been infected with HSV-1?
I mean if I have many different sex partners who are infected with HSV-1, I will contract HSV-1 Herpes genitally if they do oral sex for me and have sexual intercouse with me. If I only have one partner who is infected with HSV-1, it will be OK.
3. Is the conclusion subject to the outbreak of my oral Herpes?
4. Is the conclusion subject to the sex with the partner who have HSV-1 both orally and genitally?
or with the partner who have been infected with HSV-1 and HSV-2 both? [ I mean if I could contract HSV-1 genitally if I have sex partner with HSV-1 and HSV-2]. the precondition is there is antibody of HSV-1 in my body.
Your final reply will be highly highly appreciated!!!!!
Regards,
I am really sorry for disturbing you again. I have been confused for a long time. I do hope you can help me and GUARANTEE these are my final questions which are also related to the conclusion: [once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location].
1. Is the conclusion subject to the outbreak of HSV-1 Herpes of partners?
I mean that although the antibody has been produced, I can still contract HSV-1 Herpes genitally if partners who are in HSV-1 herpes outbreak do oral sex for me and have sexual intercouse with me. If partners are not in outbreak, I can’t contract.
2. Is the conclusion subject to the sex with many different girls who had been infected with HSV-1?
I mean if I have many different sex partners who are infected with HSV-1, I will contract HSV-1 Herpes genitally if they do oral sex for me and have sexual intercouse with me. If I only have one partner who is infected with HSV-1, it will be OK.
3. Is the conclusion subject to the outbreak of my oral Herpes?
4. Is the conclusion subject to the sex with the partner who have HSV-1 both orally and genitally?
or with the partner who have been infected with HSV-1 and HSV-2 both? [ I mean if I could contract HSV-1 genitally if I have sex partner with HSV-1 and HSV-2]. the precondition is there is antibody of HSV-1 in my body.
Your final reply will be highly highly appreciated!!!!!
Regards,
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No, it is not dependent on the number of times you have sex with the person.
This is my last post on this thread.
Terri
This is my last post on this thread.
Terri
Dear Terri,
Thanks for your reply. I
n question 2, I also mentioned if the conclusion [once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location] is subject to the times of sex with persons who had contracted HSV-1.
Could you help me again? Thanks very much.
Regards,
Thanks for your reply. I
n question 2, I also mentioned if the conclusion [once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location] is subject to the times of sex with persons who had contracted HSV-1.
Could you help me again? Thanks very much.
Regards,
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
2. No, it has nothing to do with antibody levels.
1. Yes, you read that correctly.
Terri
1. Yes, you read that correctly.
Terri
Dear Terri,
Could you answer my final 2 questions which are very useful to me? Thanks.
1) How to understand you last reply dated Aug. 14? My understanding is: your opinion is that I didn't contract HSV-1 and HSV-2 genitally. But there is no 100% on medical science. I want to know whether my understanding is right or not.
2) You said: "once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location." I want to know if the conclusion is subject to the level of antibody in body and the times of sex with persons who had contracted HSV-1. For example, a) if the level of antibody(HSV-1) in my body is high, then I can't contract HSV-1 genitally; otherwise, I can. b) if the times of sex with persons with HSV-1 are very limited, I can't contract HSV-1 genitally; if the times of sex with persons with HSV-1 are frequent, I can contract HSV-1 genitally. I don't know if I have stated clearly.
I do hope you can answer my final above questions. Sorry for disturbing you again.
Thanks very very much!!!
Could you answer my final 2 questions which are very useful to me? Thanks.
1) How to understand you last reply dated Aug. 14? My understanding is: your opinion is that I didn't contract HSV-1 and HSV-2 genitally. But there is no 100% on medical science. I want to know whether my understanding is right or not.
2) You said: "once you are infected at one location with a virus (HSV 1 orally for example), it is highly unlikely that you would contract the same virus in a new location." I want to know if the conclusion is subject to the level of antibody in body and the times of sex with persons who had contracted HSV-1. For example, a) if the level of antibody(HSV-1) in my body is high, then I can't contract HSV-1 genitally; otherwise, I can. b) if the times of sex with persons with HSV-1 are very limited, I can't contract HSV-1 genitally; if the times of sex with persons with HSV-1 are frequent, I can contract HSV-1 genitally. I don't know if I have stated clearly.
I do hope you can answer my final above questions. Sorry for disturbing you again.
Thanks very very much!!!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
My opinion is that you did not contract herpes. I can't guarantee that you did not.
Terri
Terri
Dear Terri,
Thanks for your answers. Could you answer my No. 5 question. I didn't understand your answer because of poor English.
I am sure this is my last request.
Thanks.
Thanks for your answers. Could you answer my No. 5 question. I didn't understand your answer because of poor English.
I am sure this is my last request.
Thanks.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You are asking for certainties which I cannot provide for you. If you have HSV 1 in one location, it is highly unlikely you would contract it in another location. I can't give you percentages, they don't exist. Suffice to say, I've never seen it in my practice in 28 years. It takes 2 weeks to 4 months to produce antibody - a very few people take 6 months.
This is my last response on this thread. I'm afraid this is what I have to offer.
Terri
This is my last response on this thread. I'm afraid this is what I have to offer.
Terri
Dear Terri,
Thanks for your reply. I still want to confirm several things:
1. "if you contract HSV-1 orally you couldn't be infected with HSV-1 gentinally. " Is it subject to the volume of produced antibody. for example, if the antibody reach to a certain level, the body will be immune; otherwize, the body will not be immune.
2. If a person contracted HSV-1 genitally first, can he or she contract HSV-1 orally?
3. You said it was close to 100%, could you estimate a percentage?
4. How long can the antibody be produced after infection?
5. You said" I don't think you did, no". Does that mean I didn't contract HSV-1 genitally? I just want to know if my understanding is right or not.
These are my final questions, Your reply will highly appreciated.
Regards,
Thanks for your reply. I still want to confirm several things:
1. "if you contract HSV-1 orally you couldn't be infected with HSV-1 gentinally. " Is it subject to the volume of produced antibody. for example, if the antibody reach to a certain level, the body will be immune; otherwize, the body will not be immune.
2. If a person contracted HSV-1 genitally first, can he or she contract HSV-1 orally?
3. You said it was close to 100%, could you estimate a percentage?
4. How long can the antibody be produced after infection?
5. You said" I don't think you did, no". Does that mean I didn't contract HSV-1 genitally? I just want to know if my understanding is right or not.
These are my final questions, Your reply will highly appreciated.
Regards,
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
1. It would be unusual for herpes to heal in one day. It would be possible for a first recognized outbreak to happy years after infection, yes.
2. I would say close to 100%, but not 100%.
3. I don't think you did, no.
4. No, it doesn't matter how long ago you contracted HSV 1.
Terri
2. I would say close to 100%, but not 100%.
3. I don't think you did, no.
4. No, it doesn't matter how long ago you contracted HSV 1.
Terri
Dear Terri,
Could you answer the above quesitons raised by me again? I still have another question:
4. "if you contract HSV-1 orally you couldn't be infected with HSV-1 gentinally. " I just want to know if it is subject to the time of me contracting HSV-1 orally. for example, if I contracted HSV-1 in childhood, I can resist the HSV-1 gentinally; if I contracted HSV-1 in adult, I can't.
Your reply will be highly appreciated!
Regards,
Could you answer the above quesitons raised by me again? I still have another question:
4. "if you contract HSV-1 orally you couldn't be infected with HSV-1 gentinally. " I just want to know if it is subject to the time of me contracting HSV-1 orally. for example, if I contracted HSV-1 in childhood, I can resist the HSV-1 gentinally; if I contracted HSV-1 in adult, I can't.
Your reply will be highly appreciated!
Regards,
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