[Question #3346] Follow Up Question to 3319
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90 months ago
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Hi Teri,
A follow-up question. You mention "we don't know if your HSV 1 is oral or genital for sure" - Is there a test to determine if I'm infected orally or genitally, or if I'm infected only genitally with both HSV 1 & 2?
Thank You.
HSV 1 can be transmitted via giving oral sex. Even if you've never had a cold sore. But remember,for you, we don't know if your HSV 1 is oral or genital for sure, right? I am assuming you have received oral sex in your lifetime which means you could be infected genitally with both. I think the risk of transmission is higher if you are infected orally with HSV 1 than if someone gives you oral sex and you transmitting HSV 2 to their mouth. HSV 2 doesn't like the mouth and HSV 1 orally even without symptoms sheds not infrequently. Suppressive therapy will reduce the risk of transmission of both viruses.
Terri
Terri
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
90 months ago
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There is no way to know if your infection is oral or genital unless you get a sore in either location and then have it swab tested, correct.
Terri
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90 months ago
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I suspected as much, and since I've never had an outbreak (yet) I'll assume it's both and continue on daily suppressive therapy. Thank you.
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
89 months ago
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You are most welcome
Terri
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Terri
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