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Q: Herpes Testing

asked by: ciao77 on October 27th, 2005

Experienced User

I have gotten a select blood test to see if i've contracted herpes. It only tested for hsv-2, which typically causes genital herpes.
I already know that I have hsv-1, as i've gotten cold sores in childhood. My question is, what are the chances of getting genital hsv-1 if I already know that I have the hsv-1, oral , already

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ciao77

replied on October 27th, 2005

Experienced User

..The results of the bloodtest are negative.
Pleas reply to the post if you have any info!

ciao77

replied on October 27th, 2005

Experienced User

..The results of the bloodtest are negative.
Pleas reply to the post if you have any info!

TJ_22

replied on October 29th, 2005

New User

Hsv-1 (cold sores) are most contagious when there are visual symptoms just like with herpes. Tho it is possible to pass it while no symptoms are visually recognizable. It is possible to get hsv-1 in the genital area due to oral sex. Never receive oral sex from someone who has a cold sore. Never give it either if you have a cold sore. Ever! It only takes one time to spread it and 1 oral session is not worth the risk.

Here is a link for more info for you: http://www.Cdc.Gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herp es.Htm#howspread

ciao77

replied on November 1st, 2005

Experienced User

So basically the only way to get genital hsv-1 is through oral sex? What about if no oral sex was performed?

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