Reply To: HSV from transfusions? › Forums › Herpes Questions › HSV from transfusions? › Reply To: HSV from transfusions? January 28, 2022 at 4:02 pm #76360 Terri WarrenKeymaster One would not acquire herpes from a transfusion, no. It is a sexually transmitted infection. An index value of 21 for HSV 2 is a very sound positive and should be believed. Terri