OHSV-1 Transmission

[Jeans236]

Thank you for answering my question.
Background, I received unprotected oral sex and had protected sex with a girl who said she had cold sores in the past (No recent cold sores). I have tested prior to our encounter and am negative for HSV-1 and HSV-2.

1. What is the chance of asymptomatic transmission of OHSV-1 to the genitals. Female to male.
a. If she was shedding during our encounter, is there anything I can do for my immune system to prevent transmission.

2. If I do not show symptoms of GHSV-1 within the incubation period am I likely in the clear?
b. If not how long do I need to wait to conduct a blood test, if I remain without symptoms.

3. I understand that everyone responds differently, but from what I have read on this forum GHSV-1 is usually not severe and does not come back following the initial OB. Is this true?
a. I has also seen that GHSV-1 following the 2-year mark, only sheds about 4-days of the year. Does this mean that the likelihood of an outbreak is minimal?

[Terri Warren]

1. What is the chance of asymptomatic transmission of OHSV-1 to the genitals. Female to male.
a. If she was shedding during our encounter, is there anything I can do for my immune system to prevent transmission.
we don’t have that data, I’m sorry.

2. If I do not show symptoms of GHSV-1 within the incubation period am I likely in the clear?
b. If not how long do I need to wait to conduct a blood test, if I remain without symptoms.
If you tested negative for both previously, it is likely you would show symptoms of HSV 1 within 2-10 days, but not a certainty

3. I understand that everyone responds differently, but from what I have read on this forum GHSV-1 is usually not severe and does not come back following the initial OB. Is this true?
The initial infection can be severe, but the recurrence and shedding pattern is not.

a. I has also seen that GHSV-1 following the 2-year mark, only sheds about 4-days of the year. Does this mean that the likelihood of an outbreak is minimal?
Yes, that’s correct.

Terri

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