Question 1

what are the chances of testing false negative in an igg test for hsv 1 & 2 after few days of having a herpes-like outbreak down there? i tested (-)

Accepted Answer

Do: Need igm test to make sure and test could be repeated weeks later.

Question 2

i got tested for hiv which came back nonreactive. does that mean i dint have herpes either? i haven't had an outbreak, it's been atleast 7 months

Accepted Answer

Herpes and HIV: I may be missing something in your question but an HIV test will not ever also test for herpes and vice versa. They are different tests.  If you know you have herpes why are you wanting to test again?

Question 3

so can i get tested for herpes simplex even if haven't had an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Yes you can be tested for the presence of antibodies to this virus, although the assessment of whether it is types 1 or 2 cannot be reliably determined by antibody testing.  If you have antibodies it means that the virus is in your body in a latent form.  It may or may not ever produce active lesions.  There is no way in which to predict this.

Question 4

so can i get tested for herpes simplex even if i haven't had an outbreak in a long time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will usually show whether you have been exposed or not to herpes. 85% of population has been exposed.

Question 5

i am being tested for genital herpes today,just started valtrex today. my story is complicated though. started 5 days ago. 1st diagnosed w uti, then yeast,then told bactrim did not work for uti. today had another exam & told possible 1st herpes outbreak,a

Accepted Answer

Sounds like herpes: Typical story for initial genital herpes. I hope your genital sore(s) were tested for HSV by PCR or culture (PCR is best). If positive, make sure the virus is typed, i.e. HSV1 or HSV2, which is very important in predicting future course, need for ongoing Rx, and preventing transmission to partners. If herpes, symptoms should start improving soon on valacyclovir (Valtrex). Get partner(s) checked.

Question 6

how can i get tested for oral herpes (type 1 or 2) w/out an outbreak? ive never had a known cold sore but i have genital hsv1. a man i was dating just got his 1st cold sore a few days after we kissed. i gave him oral but there was no g-g contact?

Accepted Answer

: First, oral herpes and genital herpes are very easy to transmit from person to person, and intra-personal spread can transmit from one to the other location.  A blood test can establish presence of active disease, and treatment with antivirals can reduce the time for healing ulcers in either area.

Question 7

does herpes present in a linear outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Shingles?: It can, but this always raises the possibility of shingles (herpes zoster), which causes a painful linear band of blisters on one side of the body.  Shingles requires higher doses of anti-herpes drugs than simple herpes.  If you think you have shingles, you should see your doctor right away.

Question 8

could herpes show up without an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Viral shedding may occur without an outbreak.

Question 9

can you spread herpes without an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

: HERPES  IS A VIRUS, HSV-1 AND HSV-2 ARE SPREAD EASY EITHER BY KISSING OR SKIN CONTACT. HSV-2 IS SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE. EITHER WAY PRACTICE SAFE SEX.

Question 10

how soon does a first outbreak of herpes take?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Herpes simplex  may cause no symptoms in some people. In others, a few weeks after being exposed to Herpes a person may develop fever, muscle aches &amp; pains, headache &amp; swelling of lymph nodes. The lesions may be preceded several days by itching &amp;/or pain. They start as red bumps which then develop into blisters. When the blisters break open they ooze fluid or bleed.

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A member asked:

What are the chances of testing false negative in an igg test for hsv 1 & 2 after few days of having a herpes-like outbreak down there? i tested (-)

A member asked:

I got tested for hiv which came back nonreactive. does that mean i dint have herpes either? i haven't had an outbreak, it's been atleast 7 months

A member asked:

So can i get tested for herpes simplex even if haven't had an outbreak?

A member asked:

So can i get tested for herpes simplex even if i haven't had an outbreak in a long time?

A member asked:

I am being tested for genital herpes today,just started valtrex today. my story is complicated though. started 5 days ago. 1st diagnosed w uti, then yeast,then told bactrim did not work for uti. today had another exam & told possible 1st herpes outbreak,a

A member asked:

How can i get tested for oral herpes (type 1 or 2) w/out an outbreak? ive never had a known cold sore but i have genital hsv1. a man i was dating just got his 1st cold sore a few days after we kissed. i gave him oral but there was no g-g contact?

A member asked:

Does herpes present in a linear outbreak?

A member asked:

Could herpes show up without an outbreak?

A member asked:

Can you spread herpes without an outbreak?

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How soon does a first outbreak of herpes take?

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