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Suggest Treatment For HSV-2 Infection

Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2017

Question: Had sex with a new partner 10 days ago. She was extremely upset. She went to a clinic that told her she tested positive for HSV-2. What does that mean to her? To me??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HSV, continue antivirals

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Infection with the herpes virus can occur even without having sexual contact. The transmission can occur via oral contact , toothbrushes, tooth pics, poor oral hygiene, using infected floss. HSV 2 is commonly transmitted sexually. Tissue culture isolation of the herpes virus is the most accurate test and is used to confirm the diagnosis. However, that is used in case of active painful lesions.

She should continue the antiviral medication and complete the course. You should get tested for herpes. If your serology for herpes is negative then you may not require any treatment.

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar