Q: hsv2 read >5.00 hsv1 read <0.90 what do the numbers mean?

Pos HSV2, neg HSV1: The lab report should have notations about this but maybe hard to understand (written for HCPs, not patients). With the usual HSV antibody tests, over 3.5 is definitely positive, and under 0.9 is negative. (Between those numbers, it's sometimes hard to know.) Almost certainly you are infected with HSV2, i.e. genital herpes, but probably not HSV1, which mostly causes oral herpes. See an STD expert.

Q: if you already have oral hsv1, can you also obtain oral hsv2?

Herpes 2: Yes herpes II is genital herpes so you can get it in your mouth from oral sex. it is just like you have chickenpox ( which is a herpes virus ) and herpes I. To prevent outbreaks take lysine 500 mg a day and if you have an outbreak increase it to 1500 mg q day

Question 1

i have hsv2, husband recent cardiac transplant, has difficulty performing with condom, how much of a problem is this?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: He can get a blood test to see if he already has the virus. Probably he does. If he is positive, the risk is from his own virus, not yours. Many transplant teams will routinely give their patients prophylactic acyclovir or valacyclovir. If he does not have the virus you can take a daily dose of antiviral to reduce the shedding of hsv virus. Probably you already have this med.

Question 2

can u have hsv1and hsv2 simutaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes simplex viruses -- more commonly known as herpes -- are categorized into two types: herpes type 1 (hsv-1, or oral herpes) and herpes type 2 (hsv-2, or genital herpes). Most commonly, herpes type 1 causes sores around the mouth and lips (sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). Hsv-1 can cause genital herpes, but most cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2.

Question 3

can abreva help with hsv2?

Accepted Answer

Not indicated : Abreva is indicated for the treatment of HSV 1. It is not indicated for the use on genital herpes. It is not dangerous but will likely not work. Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Acyclovir are the recommended treatment options. Acyclovir is very expensive with 30 pills costing only $4 at certain large stores.

Question 4

is it safe to use qvar if hsv2+?

Accepted Answer

Herpes and Steroids: I think this question would have more complexity if you were ingesting the steroid orally. But, I do not see any trouble with regular Qvar use if you have herpes 2.

Question 5

hsv1 is 25
hsv2 2.64 
am i positive ?

Accepted Answer

HSV1 positive: Those results confirm you are infected with HSV type 1, as are half of all persons over 20 years old (in the US). This is usually due to an oral infection, usually acquired in childhood and not an STD. You probably do not have HSV2, the usual cause of genital herpes.

Question 6

is someone with hsv1 protected against getting hsv2?

Accepted Answer

Little if any: People with HSV1 tend to have less severe first episodes when they catch HSV2, but that's all. There might be a slighly reduced risk of catching HSV2, but nothing to be counted on.

Question 7

are there still new hsv2 treatments being worked on ?

Accepted Answer

: To my knowledge we still only have three medications Acyclovir, Famciclovir and Valacyclovir.

Question 8

what can i do to control the itching of an hsv2 outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Anesthetic cream?: A mild anesthetic cream might help, with active ingredient benzocaine. But not an "anti-itch" cream with hydrocortisone, which could delay healing. Brief treatment (1-2 days) with acyclovir or valacyclovir can speed healing if started at the very beginning of an outbreak, before it blisters. Even better, take either drug continuously to prevent outbreaks. Talk with doctor about a prescription.

Question 9

hsv2 read >5.00
hsv1 read <0.90

what do the numbers mean?

Accepted Answer

Pos HSV2, neg HSV1: The lab report should have notations about this but maybe hard to understand (written for HCPs, not patients). With the usual HSV antibody tests, over 3.5 is definitely positive, and under 0.9 is negative. (Between those numbers, it's sometimes hard to know.) Almost certainly you are infected with HSV2, i.e. genital herpes, but probably not HSV1, which mostly causes oral herpes. See an STD expert.

Question 10

if you already have oral hsv1, can you also obtain oral hsv2?

Accepted Answer

Herpes 2: Yes herpes II is genital herpes so you can get it   in your mouth from oral sex. it is just like you have chickenpox ( which is a herpes virus )  and herpes I. To prevent outbreaks take lysine 500 mg a day and if you have an outbreak increase it to 1500 mg q day

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I have hsv2, husband recent cardiac transplant, has difficulty performing with condom, how much of a problem is this?

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Can u have hsv1and hsv2 simutaneously?

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Can abreva help with hsv2?

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Is it safe to use qvar if hsv2+?

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Hsv1 is 25 hsv2 2.64 am i positive ?

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Is someone with hsv1 protected against getting hsv2?

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Are there still new hsv2 treatments being worked on ?

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What can i do to control the itching of an hsv2 outbreak?

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Hsv2 read >5.00 hsv1 read <0.90 what do the numbers mean?

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If you already have oral hsv1, can you also obtain oral hsv2?

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