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Test results: I have genital herpes, HSV-1 ... difference from HSV-2?


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So I just got a call from the doctors saying I have type 1 herpes and that I got it orally , I must of gotten it from a previous partner , now I have a few questions , should I talk to my boyfriend and tell him he should get tested ? And how is type 1 and type 2 different is type 2 worse than type 1 do I still have it for the rest of my life? Could I get more outbreaks ? Or is this the only one? Do I still have to be extra careful when having sex?

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Hey Jayy!

 

To answer your specific questions ...

 

- Yes, you should tell your boyfriend. He could get genital HSV-1 from you when you have sex.

 

- Here's a link about the differences between HSV-1 and HSV-2:

http://herpeslife.com/hsv-1-hsv-2-types-of-herpes/

 

- Yes, you still have it for the rest of your life, just like anyone with herpes.

 

- Yes, you could get more outbreaks (but 15-20% of people never get herpes outbreaks in general, whether it's type 1 or 2)

 

- Yes, you still should be careful when having sex. Since you have genital HSV-1, that means that 3-5% of the time between active outbreaks, you are shedding the virus invisibly (in comparison to 15-30% viral shedding rates between herpes outbreaks for HSV-2). Read more here:

http://bit.ly/h-opp-disclosure-handout

This content is for informational purposes only. This information does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis. I'm not a medical professional, so please take this as friendly peer support. 

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  • 2 years later...
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I have had hsv1 genitally for more than 2 years.(recieved from oral sex) I have been kissing a new guy and through only kissing he has had mouth sores and cankers.

Is it possible for me to pass on the cold sore virus even though I have never knowingly had an oral outbreak?

Is it possible for the virus to move after this time frame? Most of early 2016 I have been having frequent outbreaks genitally but haven't had one now for 3 weeks.

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