Cold Sores Post Unprotected Oral Sex. When Should One Get Tested For HSV1 And HSV2?
I had unprotected oral sex with a girl that had a cold sore today. Now my question is, how SOON should I get tested for the HSV1 and 2? I am probably already positive for HSV 1 since I was a kid. But I don t think I ever had HSV 2 before and cold sores are caused by 1. Should I wait for the first S/S appear? What is the advantage of detecting it early? Should I get tested as soon as tomorrow? I know the incubation period is 3-7 days. That is one helluva week for me! Thanks in advance for your time!
Hello and welcome to HCM, Herpes simplex infection is characterized by multiple fluid filled painful vesicles on the genitalia. Genital lesions are caused by HSV 2 mainly, however, HSV 1 can also cause genital infection. What is the site of the cold sore? Was it present on the genitals? Cold sores are characteristic of syphilis. Get a test for syphilis. Herpes simplex infection is suggested by appearance of vesicles. If infection appears, antiviral treatment needs to be instituted.
thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Cold Sores Post Unprotected Oral Sex. When Should One Get Tested For HSV1 And HSV2?
Hello and welcome to HCM, Herpes simplex infection is characterized by multiple fluid filled painful vesicles on the genitalia. Genital lesions are caused by HSV 2 mainly, however, HSV 1 can also cause genital infection. What is the site of the cold sore? Was it present on the genitals? Cold sores are characteristic of syphilis. Get a test for syphilis. Herpes simplex infection is suggested by appearance of vesicles. If infection appears, antiviral treatment needs to be instituted. thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal