1. Assuming my symptoms are consistent with another outbreak, is this a recurrence or a continuation of my primary outbreak? I have read of people having continuations of their primary outbreak within 2-4 weeks of exposure. However, I’m a bit confused by my prodromal symptoms which would indicate a recurrence rather than an outbreak? It’s possible I could be reading too much into otherwise benign feelings (tingling etc).
It is possible that you are reading too much into the symptoms yes, or it could be a continuation of the prior outbreak.
2. What are the chances that my GHSV-1 has been misdiagnosed (and I actually have HSV2) given that both of us tested positive via PCR swab?
I think that is highly unlikely. Also, did anyone have an antibody test to determine if they were infected prior to this outbreak?
3. Would you advise treatment with Valtrex or let it run its course?
Let it run it’s course, I think, but your call. There is no downside to treating at all.
4. What are my odds of passing GHSV-1 to female partners in future?
Very likely. Someone had this previously but without an antibody test, it’s not possible to know which of you.
Terri