When I was 17, I developed walking pneumonia and during that time developed severe genital blisters. During a visit to the doctor at that time, I asked about it and I was told it was probably an infection that developed secondary to the pneumonia. At this time, I had never had any sexual experiences nor HSV symptoms elsewhere on my body.
One year later, I had my first sexual experience and received oral sex. Within a few weeks, I developed blisters again and a culture was positive for HSV1. I notices that these sores were VERY similar to the ones I had had a year prior. I also had mono during this time.
I have not had any symptoms since that time, which was 6 years ago. About 6 months ago, I tested negative for both HSV 1 and 2 via Herpes Select (IgG). About 1 month later, I received a 2nd blood test through a different clinic that was also negative for both (type of test is unknown).
A nurse contacted the CDC with my situation following the first blood test this year. They suggested a few explanations, including that the culture was a false positive (which I've heard is almost impossible), the serology tests were false negatives, or that I have seroreverted (I still don't fully understand what that means). The fact that I was extremely ill during both outbreaks, one of which was caused by a herpes virus, seems suspect, especially since having herpes when I was 17 seems impossible. I understand that similar dilemmas have been posted in the forum and that this type of situation is so rare, there is little literature, but any insight that you could share would be appreciated. Thanks!