Reply To: Accuracy of PCR swab testing

[Rockytj]

Yes I had a negative IGG prior to these partners in August (type 1 and type 2). The most recent PCR of the scab was also negative for both type 1 and type 2.

Unfortunately if there were systemic symptoms immediately after it would be hard to know as I had COVID and was ill with fever, congestion and sore throat immediately after. I think that likely would be masked any initial symptoms.

I will retest after 12 weeks, and follow up on any lesions that do pop up.

I also do continue to experience seasonal dryness and discomfort in the same location, even through the scabs are fully healed. So either the outbreak is continuing to hurt for weeks afterwards, or I’m thinking it could be some mild dermatitis. I do have a history of eczema and skin sensitivity.

Would it be unusual to have no vesicles and lesions to directly to scabbing on a primary outbreak?

I know you don’t do images here but I did cross post here if you want to take a look: https://honeycomb.click/topic/83069-atypical-initial-ob-questions/