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Reply To: HSV2 risk with a potentially exposed partner

› Forums › Herpes Questions › HSV2 risk with a potentially exposed partner › Reply To: HSV2 risk with a potentially exposed partner

February 6, 2015 at 2:24 am #3531
bobsacamanto
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Thanks again for answering my questions. I have a few more.

1) When estimating HSV2 seroconversion rates and testing, were the studies making an estimate from the last exposure or from the time when symptoms developed and were reported?

2) Is it possible to be completely asymptomatic during the first three weeks of an infection and still shed virus? Or is it just that most people aren’t aware of what to look for?

2) I guess I am a bit confused about this point: Is the amount of viral shedding during the initial months different in cases of asymptomatic vs symptomatic infections?

3) I’ve heard people say that HSV1 negative individuals are more likely to be symptomatic during their initial HSV2 infection. Is there any truth to this? If there is, what is the likelihood that someone with this profile would have symptoms relative to someone with a longstanding hsv1 infection?

4)I’ve read on your website that during periods of shedding you recommend people sleeping with thicker clotthing to prevent incidental genital contact (I think). How long does HSV2 reside outside the body?

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