Question 1

hsv culture takes how long?

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Few days: Most cultures will be back in a few days.

Question 2

can you tell me about hsv-1?

Accepted Answer

HSV -1: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can be type-1 (above the wist) or type -2 (below the waist). The former presents as coldsores or mouth ulcerations. The latter as genital herpes or sores - penile or vulvar. These are passed from person to person and are permanent, but can be treated if active or suppressed - so as not to pass them on to a partner. Treatment is with forms of acyclovir.

Question 3

what does it mean to have hsv 2?

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Genital herpes: Hsv-2 usually causes genital herpes, which means different things to different people. 50 million americans have genital herpes. It's common. Most people never have symptoms, but those who do can be managed w/ effective medications. If your partner doesn't have it, meds and condoms can reduce the risk of spread. You or your partner can be tested through sexualhealth.Com or your physician's office.

Question 4

how does hsv outbreak look like?

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Blisters: First you get a tingling or painful sensation, then there is the development of a groups of blisters. The blisters open up and then become crusted and then heal.

Question 5

may have come in contact with hsv 2?

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That is possible: This may result from oral or genital contact.

Question 6

hsv 1 testing got 3.69 what can i do?

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Oral type, common: Your test sample showed evidence of Herpes type 1 in your system. It's very common. Usually, symptoms are oral - canker sores, fever blisters on lips or in mouth but it can appear less often in other places. Powerful prescription medications can end an outbreak fairly quickly, and there are milder OTCs (less side effects). It's very contagious during outbreak. Don't share  utensils or kiss during.

Question 7

what is a good way to deal with hsv-2?

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What did your gyn sa: Say, if u do not want to have to worry about getting outbreaks or asymptomatic shedding, u can take Valtrex (valacyclovir) everyday for prevention, [please see your gyn.

Question 8

positive for hsv 1 & 2, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

HSV Types: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can be type-1 (above the wist) or type -2 (below the waist). The former presents as coldsores or mouth ulcerations. The latter as genital herpes or sores - penile or vulvar. These are passed from person to person and are permanent, but can be treated if active or suppressed - so as not to pass them on to a partner. Treatment is with forms of acyclovir.

Question 9

i have hsv 2..how likely can my children get it?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: HSV 2 can be in the genital area or in the mouth area. Most often it is in the genital area. If yours is genital then it is not likely that your children would get it. It is most often transmitted during sexual contact. You should be careful though during an outbreak not to touch the blisters and then touch your children. Hope this helps and thanks for using Healthtap.

Question 10

can you get hsv from a waxing at a spa or salon?

Accepted Answer

Nope: You cannot catch genital herpes except by sex with an infected partner. Don't worry about it.

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