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HSV and antibodies
A couple years ago I contracted HSV-1 genital. I had one breakout and tested positive for only HSV-1. HSV-2 was test but came back Negative. I've not had a breakout since the initial one. I realize that once infected, always infected. My question is, since I'm now monogamous and my partner has not yet contracted HSV-1 (although she know its possible) can I contract the HSV-1 now orally since I've already developed anti-bodies? Is it possible for the virus to hibernate in the upper portion of the spine, or will the anti-bodies already developed prevent that from happening?
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
