Window exposure question

[lee228]

I had a possible exposure to type 2 herpes, so 5 weeks later i got a type specific blood test that came up neg.for type2 pos for type1 like i always have. The person who had it was with a series of women after me like 7 or so and had a very bad apparent out break about 2 months and (7people) after we hooked up. I have no real signs that I can tell since the hook up. I will be getting a fallow up next week at week 11 (after possible exposure). I currently started dating a long term friend we always use protection but I am very scared I got tested too soon! Could 5 weeks be enough to test pos? if not will 11 weeks be any better?

[lee228]

Yep both got full test done and we are protected always. And I have been totally open about my any possible risk that may be present. Thanks a lot for the advice. I will just continue to play it safe and get another blood test at week 16. THANKYOU

[gracefromHHP]

did you and your new partner both have full std testing done?  

should you be avoiding sex with your new partner at this point? no real reason to do so since you've had no symptoms but just be honest with each other, follow up on testing at the proper times after your former partner and go from there.

[lee228]

What about my current boyfriend? I am still scared for him just in case. I'd hate to put him at risk but we've been together plenty of times protected. Does it make a difference at this point?

[gracefromHHP]

since you have hsv1 and have tested previously, I'd wait until the 16 week mark for follow up just to err on the side of caution.

grace