My doctor said I don't have a new case of herpes, but the test resulted that I have the 'virus'. He said the test does not clarify the location of the herpes. I've not seen anything on my groin or it's surrounding, and I did have a blister on my lip....which evidently 90% of us get at one point in our life.
Is there a specific test I can take to make sure I don't have type 1 or type 2 down there?
He said the tests specificially for type 2 where inaccurate and that if I didn't have painful blisters down there, that I shouldn't worry (about either type down there)....although browsing the internet tells me that you could get either type and have no symptoms or blisters.
Again, what specific test (name please)...tests if I have it down there? Or is it just a shot in the dark and I have to wait and see if I affect someone or not? I'd like to think there's a bit more clarity to this....
2007-09-25 18:45:18 · 3 answers · asked by Rick 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
There is no blood test to detect if you have herpes specifically in your genital area. The blood tests can only determine IF you have the herpes virus, and which kind(s) (either herpes simplex virus 1 and/or 2).
Herpes simplex virus 1 is usually cold sores (oral herpes), while herpes simplex virus 2 is usually genital herpes. However, both herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 can cause either cold sores or genital herpes.
I was diagnosed with genital herpes by a physical exam almost 7 years ago. I had a blood test done about a year ago just out of curiosity. It came back positive for herpes simplex virus 1, but not 2. It was completely surprised and shocked. I have never had a cold sore in my life, but I have had several genital herpes outbreaks. So, apparently, my genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus 1.
I wish I had some better news for you, but if you have never had a genital herpes outbreak and you only tested positive for herpes simplex virus 1, then chances are you only have cold sores and not genital herpes. Take care!
2007-09-25 21:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-10-18 05:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Calv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alli is correct in saying that the blood test for HSV will not provide the location of the infection on the body, just the presence of the infection. And you can find out what type(s) you have.
However, HSV-1 (while historically usually only infected the mouth) is actually responsible for a considerable amount of genital infections. This is being seen around the world. In some areas, more than 90% of genital infections were the result of HSV-1 not HSV-2 as previously thought.
In North America in recent years, HSV-1 has been found to cause up to 50 to 70% of primary outbreaks of genital herpes.
Researchers believe that the increase in the amount of oral sex has contributed to this change.
I_try_to_help is right in that one of the BEST ways to find out is to have any lesions that form tested immediately. A viral culture is the gold standard for diagnosing and typing HSV infections.
2007-09-26 03:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by BJC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very hard to get a positive clarification for herpes.
at the very first sign of an outbreak get to your doctor so that he can do a swab of the area. He will then need to send it off for testing.
It is very important that it get done immediately - you can't even wait a day or your test results can be inconclusive.
2007-09-25 18:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by i_try_to_help 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋