cheek-to-cheek and HSV1

[MrDonut]

Both my wife and I have been tested.  My  igg test for both hsv1/hsv2 was NEGATIVE. My wife's results came back NEGATIVE for hsv1/hsv2. In consultation with the testing dermatologist my wife reported that since the test there had been a cheek to cheek contact with the grandson (age 17) whose status is unknown. The question is:  since my wife is Negative is there any possiblity that brief cheek to cheek contact about 2 weeks ago could have infected her?  The dermatologist's opinion is that since a cold sore was not present, there was no risk of infection.

What are the parameters for the length of incubation and a primary episode?  Our doctor gave times that were much shorter than the information we have seen during our online research.


This discussion is related to Clarification needed for peace of mind over HSV1 (Oral).

[MrDonut]

Thanks for the hint. I'm glad my wife's status is finally known. When we visited our grandchildren in a Seattle suburb last Summer no one had any problems with HSV even after the granddaughter stuffed popcorn directly in my mouth.  I noticed you didn't weigh in on my posted question. I think I know what your response would be.  Nice to hear from you.  

[gracefromHHP]

you have to hit the post a question button on her site.

[MrDonut]

Hi, Grace,
I posted similar question on the free site. However, thought I should bounce the querry off of Terri. I have just been looking for the way to follow up with a payment. How do I do that?  

Hope the New Year is going well for you.

[gracefromHHP]

it's been more than 60 days so you have to pay again and start a new post to post on Terri's forum.