Am I at risk for HSV2?

[Atlortland]

Hi Terri,

I am a male who is HSV1 positive and HSV2 negative tested via Western blot. I have only had one sexual partner since my negative results. This consisted of me receiving oral sex, from another man with an unknown HSV status. I’m concerned because I do not have a way to contact this person, and the room was a dimly lit so I could not with 100% certainty see if there lesions around the mouth.

Was this a risk for HSV2?

Have you seen, or is there any documented acquisition of HSV2 in this manner?

Can I with 99% certainty provided by the Western Blot assume that I am still HSV2 negative after this incident?

I am not concerned about HSV1 as you wish I have previously stated that if you are already positive for HSV one you are unlikely to contracted anywhere else.

[Terri Warren]

The risk for receiving unprotected oral sex is HSV 1, which you already have. I see no reason to be concerned about acquiring HSV 2 in this situation.

Terri

[Atlortland]

So just for clarification, receipt of unprotected oral sex is at no point a risk for HSV-2?

[Terri Warren]

I never say never, but the odds are just incredibly incredibly low.

Terri

[Atlortland]

Thanks Terri.

So in short(while theoretically possible) HSV2 is Not a risk and I shouldn’t be concerned about acquiring it from receipt of oral sex, and since I have HSV1 Acquiring herpes is not a risk for me when receiving oral?

As long as I am not performing oral sex or engaging in intercourse I am not at risk for HSV2 ?

Thanks for the help!

[Terri Warren]

I would agree with both statements. I cannot say that there is zero risk of acquiring HSV 1 genitally, but if there is a risk it is incredibly low.

People really do want 100% certainty about these things, but we just can’t give it. But you live without 100% certainty in your life all the time and you must with this kind of thing as well.

Terri

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