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I am a 36 y/o male and have been engaging in both protected and unprotected oral sex with other males (mainly performing, but sometimes reciprocal). I received a positive diagnosis for HSV 2 three weeks ago and since then, I’ve been on a journey to gain as much understanding of this condition as possible. One area where I’m the most confused is the test “scores”. For HSV 1 the value is <0.90 and for HSV 2 the value is >23.00.
- Is this an abnormally high result for HSV 2?
. I have not had any symptoms in the traditional sense as I have come to understand them (e.g. blisters). Although today I have noticed a sore throat and for the last few months, I have had itching on my inner thighs. Inspection doesn’t show any blisters, just slight swelling around hair follicles and no rash, scabs or discoloration.
- Is this actually an outbreak? Should I get a swab done and/or ask my healthcare provider about starting virus suppressant?
She said that it wasn’t necessary as long as I’m not having an outbreak.
As an FYI, I get tested for STDs every year but this was the first time I’d been tested for herpes, so I have no idea how long I’ve been infected. Herpes tests were not standard in the tests done by my previous provider.
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There is nothing particularly unusual about having an index value that high when a person has a long-standing HSV 2 infection. The symptoms that you describe do not sound like a herpes outbreak but you could go to see your provider and have a swab test done. If you want to reduce the chance of infecting sexual partners, daily antiviral therapy would be very useful.
Terri
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