I am almost positive that I have herpes based on my symptoms furthermore I think I have genital herpes 1 based on some deductions. I started to feel pain and later sores on my rectum although the point of contact was the groin area, and later( >5 weeks) I am feeling burning and tingling sensation in my groin and around my lips. I am going to get a blood work soon am just waiting for acyclovir to wear off so not to dissuade the data, but assuming that it is genital herpes 1 how is the different, should I take a little breath of relief that it isn't hpv 2. How recurrent is it. And most importantly how is the contagion different? I know it depends of many factors how likely am I to spread it to a partner after it subsides? and how will it affect my love life, I am feeling really depressed that I wont be able to have a family or a girlfriend because of some stupid mistake and I am only 22.
Also, I have a faint memory that I might had cold sores in my mouth as a child but I never had an out break since, so will the blood test tell me about the new infection. I am sorry for all this questions and thank you in advance @feelingundone