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I have tested positive for hsv 1 at 5.00 what does this mean and tested neg for hsv 2 took the 10 panel test from stdcheck.com i am very scared?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

No reason to worry: The vast majority of adults test positive for HSV 1, the virus that causes cold sores. It's so common most are exposed in childhood. Many get an initial cold sore & never get another. Many never even get a single cold sore. Some get recurrent cold sores if under stress or eating foods like nuts & chocolate. If you don't get cold sores it's nothing to worry about.Only contagious if you have a sore.

Answered 6/8/2017

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Relax: Most people have this virus by puberty, usually with no symptoms. The virus is shed periodically in the absence of symptoms so most transmission is from 1 person with no symptoms to another person who never knows it. The sores occur when the skin produces thymidine kinase as a normal part of inflammation related to sun exposure or any minor injury. They are NOT due to "stress" or any food!!!!!

Answered 12/23/2015

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