Herpes

[DLarsonzz]

I received unprotected oral sex from a person 9 months ago who I would consider a ‘higher’ than average risk person. I have not had genital herpes appear, but I read a few things online stating that they can sometimes appear months or years after infection - but the average is they appear 2 weeks after infection. Has anyone actually heard of it being a year or more after infection? I am trying to determine what the risk of them occurring actually is at this point forward. I would get tested, but i get cold sores on my mouth and the doctor said I would test positive because of that alone anyways. I just want this to be over and not have to worry about picking anything up from that stupid encounter any more. Thanks

[HowardH]

You weren't at risk for herpes at all. The only likely oral HSV infection your partner might have had is HSV1. And as you say, you already have that -- your cold sores. People are immune to new infections, anywhere on the body, with the virus type they already have.

So I'm sorry you've gone through 9 months of unnecessary worry. But it's certainly over now and you can go forward with no concern at all.

Good luck.

[DLarsonzz]

Thx very much for your comments. Is there anyway it could be HSV 2 that they picked up orally in their mouth from an interaction they had with someone who had HSV2 and could pass it back to me? Hope that makes sense.

[HowardH]

Oral HSV2 can occur but is rare, and oral sex almost never transmits HSV2, only HSV1. You really needn't be worried at all. Try to get past the anxieties you have been carrying all these months and move on without worry. This is a non-event in your life.

[DLarsonzz]

Sounds good, thanks for you comments very much