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I have tested negative for HSV 1 and 2 at 16 weeks via the herpes select test. My concern is that I cannot seem to let it go that I may still be infected. I had one unprotected encounter with an HSV2 positive female; I am male, and just over 2 weeks after I did have one lesion on my shaft. This lesion was present for a very long time, it was never an open wound or a blister but it was tender/sore and caused itching. It “flaked over” with white/light skin and honestly it was present for almost 2 months if not longer. In fact, I can still see where the lesion was due to some continued shiny spots which are right on top of very solid “lumps” under my skin. I am thinking it is a cyst however I was still concerned. About one week prior to my 16 week test, another lesion showed up, never a bump really but seemed similar to the other one. This one has lasted over 3 weeks, possibly 4 and is still slightly visible and also has a firm lump under the skin and in fact the skin is movable with apparent fluid or something under it, again thinking it is a cyst which filled and has slowly started to go down.
My question is, do I conclusively move forward with knowing I do not have genital HSV 2 (or HSV 1 though the lady did not perform oral sex nor tested positive for it) or do I need to do more to confirm this and move on. I have a lady I am seeing and I am struggling to move on and be involved as much as I need to be for a relationship. NOTE: I did speak with u before, in Dec 2014, about a western blot but did not complete this but I suppose we could start that up with our prior consolation if you think I need further confirmation of being negative.
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The IgG at 16 weeks picks up about 97% of HSV 2 infections, so the odds are definitely in your favor. You could do a western blot if you need to feel more certain than that, but these are excellent odds. The downsides would be cost of course. The IgG does miss at least 1-2 cases out of 10 of HSV 1 but that doesn’t sound like as much of an issue for you right?
Those are the odds. The question I guess is how comfortable are you with this. Many people never feel the need for a western blot while others do.
What do you think?
Has this new partner been tested?
Terri
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I do agree with this, yes.
Terri
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