I recently entered a new relationship and am having anxiety regarding the need for retesting. Since the last time I had sex I tested negative for everything (including both hsv 1/2 as did my ex partner). Since then I gave unprotected oral sex to a man but did NOT have vaginal sex OR receive any oral sex. After my oral sex encounter I got retested for everything except herpes since I knew I could not have anything genitally and the herpes blood test gives me severe anxiety. My questions are:

1.) what is the likelihood of developing hsv2 orally from giving oral sex to a man and should I be retested to rule out any oral exposure if I’ve had no symptoms? 

2.) what is the statistical likelihood of receiving a false positive on a blood test for hsv2?

The individual I gave oral to did not have any symptoms I noticed, but has never been tested for herpes. My fear is not knowing but also testing falsely positive and causing unneeded anguish. Thank you for everything you guys do you are my go to for anything sexual health related and I appreciate your time. 

1.  Very unlikely indeed!  I've not personally seen this happen

2.  It depends on the test done.  Let's talk about which tests are good and which aren't on Monday.

It will be great to talk with you again.  I made our appointment at noon pacific time.

Terri

Sorry I just remembered a question I had forgot to ask you. About 1 month ( 30-33 days ) after my oral exposure I developed a severe sore throat and flu like symptoms. I did not develop any oral lesions at the time, but whatever got me sick caused my gums to swell and I got (what I thought at the time) was a canker sore. I assumed it was a canker sore since it was inside of my mouth only. My gums did not have any sores. It was significantly painful, but several drs in the er did not conclusively know what was wrong. Bc of this my anxiety wants to retest. 

Does this change your opinion on whether medically I have a reason to retest or not for oral herpes?

What are the statistical odds of oral transmission only and is it still low enough not to retest?

Thank you so much. 

Do you think you would want to test again simply to reduce your worry about this?  If yes, you know how to reach me.

Terri