Question 1

can you get hsv2 from giving oral?

Accepted Answer

Herpes HSV 2 spread.: Genital herpes hsv2 and oral herpes hsv1 can either both be in the mouth or on the gentiles. Oral sex can transmit both.  Kissing can as well.  Both virus are very prevalent but symptoms outbreaks  for some people can be latent or nonexistent.  While not having oral sex during an active outbreak may help, i suspect transmission maybe unavoidable.

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 i contract hsv2 from a toilet seat?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The virus does not live long on a dry surface like a toilet seat.  It is most commonly transferred from person to person.

Question 4

do you have to take daily meds for hsv2?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless one has chronic hsv2 then meds are only taken acute episodes 2-7 days. The case for a patient with HIV or suppressed immune system differs.

Question 5

what are the chances of transmitting hsv2?

Accepted Answer

STD: Hsv-2 is essentailly genital herpes and is a sexually transmitted disease through body fluids.  If you have unprotected sex, there is always a chance of transmitting hsv-2.

Question 6

how long can you have hsv2 without any symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Update: Your whole life.  It is now thought that up to 90% of people infected with herpes do not have recurrent outbreaks.  But, that does not mean one is not infectious. Viral shedding can occur without breakouts and can be unpredictable for when and how much they are infectious.

Question 7

what to do if hsv2 positive, help with outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

Need an rx: Outbreaks can be treated with medication valacyclovir or acyclovir. If you have recurrent outbreaks (meaning one right after another, even with meds), then your doctor can give you a continuous dose to prevent attacks.

Question 8

is it possible for me to pass hsv2 to my boyfriend?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is usually transmitted between lovers. Use barrier protection at all times and talk with your personal physician how to become less infectious. Further, you must tell your boyfriend about your status -- if you care about him, I trust you'd do this in any case. A partner who wasn't warned and becomes infected can be very angry; someone who was warned usually will be understanding.

Question 9

me & my partner has hsv2, but he gets outbreaks more than me. why?

Accepted Answer

Not equal: HSV usually flares up during time of stress or decreased immunity.  Everyone experiences and manages stress differently.  So that may be a reason why he gets more outbreaks.

Question 10

my results for hsv2 came back positive equivocal, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

That means...: That means the patient should talk with her ordering physician and review the lab test result to see why it says "positive equivocal." Usually, there are only 3 possible results on HSV2 tests (either antibody, nucleic acid, or culture tests). The 3 possible test results are:  Positive, Negative, Equivocal. The result will only be one of those 3, not two of those 3.

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My results for hsv2 came back positive equivocal, what does that mean?

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