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Can HSV Infection Be Transmitted Through Unprotected Oral And Protected Vaginal Sex?
Question: I had unprotected oral sex and protected vaginal sex with a girl. What are my chances of hsv? There were no cold sores or blisters or lessions on her lips mouth or face. I am really worried.its been 2 weeks and I do not have any symptoms. Before this I was negative for both HSVs. Can somebody please help me.
Brief Answer:
There exist a low possibility to get HSV 1-2 in your situation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
Related your concern you should know that HSV 1 and 2 is transmitted through direct contact between the contagious area and broken skin and mucous membrane of the the mouth or genitals.
But, could happen that HSV can be transmitted and when there are no symptoms present like your situation .
It is known that are some days throughout the year when the virus reactivates without symptoms and during this time you can get HSV infections.
But base on your history, having protected vaginal sex can reduce the risk of contracting genital herpes.
As well it is known that it would be possible but very rare to contract oral herpes (HSV1) from oral sex on someone who has genital herpes, because most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, which rarely affects the mouth or face.
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.
There exist a low possibility to get HSV 1-2 in your situation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
Related your concern you should know that HSV 1 and 2 is transmitted through direct contact between the contagious area and broken skin and mucous membrane of the the mouth or genitals.
But, could happen that HSV can be transmitted and when there are no symptoms present like your situation .
It is known that are some days throughout the year when the virus reactivates without symptoms and during this time you can get HSV infections.
But base on your history, having protected vaginal sex can reduce the risk of contracting genital herpes.
As well it is known that it would be possible but very rare to contract oral herpes (HSV1) from oral sex on someone who has genital herpes, because most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, which rarely affects the mouth or face.
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
So you are saying my chances are very low, especially with HSV-1 oral to genital?
Brief Answer:
Yes your chance to get HSV-1 are very low .
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcare magic.
Yes,your chance to get HSV-1 from oral to genital are very low.
As I sad above, it would be possible but very rare to contract oral herpes (HSV1) from oral sex on someone who has genital herpes, because most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, which rarely affects the mouth or face.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Yes your chance to get HSV-1 are very low .
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcare magic.
Yes,your chance to get HSV-1 from oral to genital are very low.
As I sad above, it would be possible but very rare to contract oral herpes (HSV1) from oral sex on someone who has genital herpes, because most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, which rarely affects the mouth or face.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I did not get you. I do not have genital herpes. Before this exposure both my hsv1 and 2 are negative. I am worried about this exposure.
Maybe my question was not understood properly. I am a male who received unprotected oral sex from a woman who had no sores or blisters or lesions on my lips, face. Before this encounter I was negative for hsv 1&2. What are my chances of hsv contraction through this exposure?
Maybe my question was not understood properly. I am a male who received unprotected oral sex from a woman who had no sores or blisters or lesions on my lips, face. Before this encounter I was negative for hsv 1&2. What are my chances of hsv contraction through this exposure?
Brief Answer:
Exist a low possibility to get HSV1 from fellatio without symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcare magic.
All that I have explained above is about the risk that you may have to be infected from HSV1-2 after this risky exposure.
Furthermore, based on your history, having protected vaginal sex can reduce the risk of contracting genital herpes and having unprotected oral sex (fellatio) from a girl without symptoms exist a low possibility to get HSV1-2 .
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.
Exist a low possibility to get HSV1 from fellatio without symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcare magic.
All that I have explained above is about the risk that you may have to be infected from HSV1-2 after this risky exposure.
Furthermore, based on your history, having protected vaginal sex can reduce the risk of contracting genital herpes and having unprotected oral sex (fellatio) from a girl without symptoms exist a low possibility to get HSV1-2 .
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
When should i get tested ? Also its been 3 weeks and i do not have any symptoms, can i assume atleast upto some extent that i did not contract HSV as i crossed incubation period?
Brief Answer:
After 3 weeks from exposure you can have a negative result for HSV1-2.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.
Related your concern you should know that you may show symptoms within days after get infected with HSV , or it may take weeks, months, or years.
But some people may have a severe outbreak within days after get infected with HSV while others may have a first symptoms so mild that they do not notice it.
Furthermore you can have a negative result for HSV 1 and 2 after 3 weeks of exposure because antibodies take time to develop after the first infection, and so you may not have a positive antibody test if you have just recently been infected.
According the HSV 1 and 2 it is probably a good idea to wait at least a month or two before even considering getting an HSV 1-2 test after a potential exposure. Even then, you might want to consider getting retested after six months.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
After 3 weeks from exposure you can have a negative result for HSV1-2.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.
Related your concern you should know that you may show symptoms within days after get infected with HSV , or it may take weeks, months, or years.
But some people may have a severe outbreak within days after get infected with HSV while others may have a first symptoms so mild that they do not notice it.
Furthermore you can have a negative result for HSV 1 and 2 after 3 weeks of exposure because antibodies take time to develop after the first infection, and so you may not have a positive antibody test if you have just recently been infected.
According the HSV 1 and 2 it is probably a good idea to wait at least a month or two before even considering getting an HSV 1-2 test after a potential exposure. Even then, you might want to consider getting retested after six months.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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