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ciao77

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Herpes Testing
Posted: 10-27-05 17:50pm

I have gotten a select blood test to see if i've contracted herpes. It only tested for hsv-2, which typically causes genital herpes.
I already know that I have hsv-1, as i've gotten cold sores in childhood. My question is, what are the chances of getting genital hsv-1 if I already know that I have the hsv-1, oral , already
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ciao77

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Posted: 10-27-05 19:16pm

..The results of the bloodtest are negative.
Pleas reply to the post if you have any info!
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ciao77

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Posted: 10-27-05 19:19pm

..The results of the bloodtest are negative.
Pleas reply to the post if you have any info!
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TJ_22

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Joined: 29 Oct 2005
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Location: illinois

Posted: 10-29-05 02:00am

Hsv-1 (cold sores) are most contagious when there are visual symptoms just like with herpes. Tho it is possible to pass it while no symptoms are visually recognizable. It is possible to get hsv-1 in the genital area due to oral sex. Never receive oral sex from someone who has a cold sore. Never give it either if you have a cold sore. Ever! It only takes one time to spread it and 1 oral session is not worth the risk.

Here is a link for more info for you: http: //www.Cdc.Gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.Ht m#howspread
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ciao77

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Posted: 11-01-05 18:50pm

So basically the only way to get genital hsv-1 is through oral sex? What about if no oral sex was performed?
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