[Question #7509] Worried
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
1 months ago
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Welcome to our Forum and thanks for your questions. I'll be glad to comment. You don't say precisely how long after your exposure of concern you got your blood tested for HSV but presuming that it was more than a few weeks after your exposure, I see nothing to suggest that the lesions you describe represent genital herpes. Your testing, both the blood tests results from several years ago as well as the swab test you mention, make herpes very unlikely. The lesions you describe could be any of a huge number so other dermatological processes. There are glands present in the area you describe which can assume the appearance you describe, trauma from masturbation or sexual activity can cause irritation, and in uncircumcised men such as you, fungal infections can lead to a variety of different lesions. At this time, if you are comfortable with my advice, I see no reason for concern or further testing unless the lesions you have noted progress. If they progress (i.e. grow in number or get larger), then I would suggest asking a dermatologist to take a look to help sort things out. Even then, my level of concern regarding herpes is rather low.
I am not suggesting further blood tests since in your situation, particularly given your previous positive test for HSV-1, the likelihood of a falsely positive test is probably higher than the likelihood of finding out that the lesions are due to genital HSV-2.
I hope this information is helpful. If any part of my reply is unclear, please feel free to use your up to two follow-up opportunities for clarification or additional related questions. EWH
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
1 months ago
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