I tested positive to have HSV-2 antibodies. Can I kiss someone without disclosing this? I have no visible symptoms and my ex never got it (they got tested). I would disclose for sex. I know if it is genital it would not travel to your mouth. Because I had the antibody test and have no symptoms I do not know how to verify where it is located. I know new research shows that it can be in either place. I don’t feel tingling or itching at my mouth. If I had symptoms for genitalia (visual or non-visual) does that mean HSV-2 would not be oral and I could not infect someone with a kiss (and therefore not disclose)?   

First, there are lots of false positives on the HSV 2 antibody test.  Big problem. What lab did your testing?  Was there a number associated with your positive test?  If yes, what was it?---

Hi! Thank you for your response. I got tested twice. First at big name clinic then with labcore. My results were 19.70 and 18.60.

With index values that high, I would strongly suggest that this is accurate.  However, I have seen false positive results as high at 17 but that is rare.  You could do a western blot to confirm this diagnosis if you wish.  Taking antiviral medication reduces transmission to a sex partner by 48%.  Condoms reduce transmission of HSV 2 from women to men by 65% so together, these two things really help partners not get infected.---

Thank you! So to clarify, it is not nessacary to disclose before kissing but should disclose and take precautions for anything further? 

Correct, you got it!---