1. Do you still think I should pursue a western blot test since the supplemental was positive and the value for hsv2 igg has consistently increased?

2. Should I tell partners prior to kissing/making out/French kissing etc I likely have oral hsv2?

1.  I have certainly seen many false positives at that level, but I've also seen western blots confirm as positive at the level as well.

Unless you have a positive HSV 2 swab from the mouth, I don't think you need to tell anyone that you have oral HSV 2 as you don't know that you do.  At least 95% of those who test positive for HSV 2 accurately have this genitally - oral HSV 2 is rare.

TErri

HSV 2 oral infection is rare, so I'm not so worried about kissing but I definitely think, until you get results saying otherwise, that you should disclose that you tested positive for HSV 2 to future sex partners, yes.  More reason to find out for sure if this is correct, in my opinion.

Terri

If someone gives you oral sex, there is a small risk of transmission to a partner's mouth, yes.  There are some terrific little panties for women who have HSV 2 genitally who want to receive oral sex safely.  Google it.  Mutual masturbation presents no risk if the skin on the hands of a partner is intact - gloves and finger condoms are not necessary.

Terri