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How Can HSV Infection Be Treated?

My 18yr daughter was diagnosed with HSV2 today, Doctor said her level is 1.8. HSV1 is negative. About 3 1/2 wks ago she had a pretty intense oral surgery for removal of wisdom teeth, had to be treated for dry sockets twice. She was on several medications, including antibiotics, pain medicine and ibuprofen. During this time she started to get oral ulcers, Dentist said it was common after a oral surgery. A few days later she was having problems with urinating, dryness and itching. She had a urine sample done and had a bladder infection. Then came vaginal ulcers. Back to the doctors again and they say it may be acute reactive aphthous ulcers which is common after a surgery and long doses of medication. Now after a blood test they say it s HSV2. We are both devasted. She says she has had oral sexual recently but is still a virgin and is adement about it. Both the doctor and myself believe her. Could it be possible this test came back a false positive even with having symptoms of herpes. It s all so confusing. I don t know if this is all from her surgery or she really has HSV2. I am 100% behind my daughter, I am not mad or angry. My heart is broken for her, she thinks no one will ever want her now and that she s damaged. Please some one help me with advice
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
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Hello,

It is rarely possible to have HSV-2 transmitted through oral sex. Moreover, genital rubbing without actual intercourse can also result in HSV-2 transmission. She can take acyclovir to reduce the severity and duration of illness. It is always good to use a condom to prevent the transmission of herpes to others.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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How Can HSV Infection Be Treated?

Hello, It is rarely possible to have HSV-2 transmitted through oral sex. Moreover, genital rubbing without actual intercourse can also result in HSV-2 transmission. She can take acyclovir to reduce the severity and duration of illness. It is always good to use a condom to prevent the transmission of herpes to others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal