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My doctor doesn't seem to have answers... plz help!


Sisi

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Hey guys!

Here's my back story would really really appreciate any help if possible :)

 

So I've just been diagnosed with HSV1 genital.

I have been with my current partner for about a year now and we have only been sleeping with each other.

I got symptoms about a week ago and thought it was a bacterial infection as I just had had a Brazilian wax - and saw a small wound from it which spread. I was diagnosed last Friday with HSV1.

I've told my partner who has been above and beyond supportive about it, he told me he can't remember if he had any cold sores when he was younger but his mum and brother used to get them a lot.

 

So my questions are:

1. (Might sound ridiculous) but could I have contracted this through my Brazilian wax if the wax girl has had cold sores and was in her asymptomatic shedding phase?

 

2. As my partner has never had symptoms of a cold sore that he knows about, if he and I have sex (once I am cleared up) am I likely to pass it to him and give him HSV1 on his genitals or will I give him HSV2?

 

3. If my partner performs oral on me once I've cleared up is he likely to get a cold sore on his face?

 

4. How often am I likely to get an outbreak? Can a swab only tell you if you have hsv1 or do you have to get blood work done to determine hsv2?

 

5. And finally (sorry!) - would it definitely be this partner that gave me hsv1? Or can it be possible that it was a previous partner? How long does it take for symptoms to show up? Or could I have been symptomless for 3 years or something and it's just flared up coz I'm stressed?

 

Thanks again for your help everyone

 

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