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Genital HSV-1???

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mike03027
mike03027

I could use some advise - I guess a typical opening statement. Details....I've had unprotected oral sex, and last week I noticed a small swollen area (less than 1 mm) just below the opening in my penis. No blisters, no pain, no tingiing....no common symptoms.

Got a blood test - HSV1 positive

But The question that I have is...is this remnants of cold sores (yes, I've had in the past - many years ago) - or does it sound like I have a genital outbreak? Is it just a coincidence to have this swollen condition???

I assume that the answer will be - go see your doctor....but just looking for guidance to help me fears as I'm really freaking out. Thanks in advance

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  • nelly123
    nelly123

    Posted

    Generally type 1 herpes is associated orally. And as you said you have had cold sores on the mouth previous so that's why you got a result like that back however to find out about this sore is suggest to go get a swob done cos if it is herpes it doesn't show up in your blood till 3 weeks after so that's maybe why only the old case showed up in your blood tests.

    However Unless you have been with a girl and caught genutal herpes I don't think it can jump from being oral to genital and not without open sores where maybe you transferred it on your hands

  • pixie1989
    pixie1989

    Posted

    You can still have type 1 but have sores around genitals

    My partner used to suffer with cold sores and we had oral sex i was diagnosed in november with type 2 and was told i have most likely caught it from oral sex off him just unluckily i have got genital herpes. So it can jump from type 1 to type 2 the best thing is to have a swab for the blister or what ever you have to determine if that is type 1 or type 2 x

  • nelly123
    nelly123

    Posted

    Yes you can have both type 1 and 2 but generally if it's type 1 you only have it around the mouth. The only way type 1 turns into type 2 if someone transfers it to your genitals like in the act of oral sex, it won't jump from being oral to genital with out being exposed . In your case your partner transferred your type 1 to your genitals making it type 2
  • 2014Newbie
    2014Newbie mike03027

    Posted

    Hi

    I thought I would help to clarify: Type 1 cannot turn into Type 2.

    Type 1 is oral and Type 2 is genital. However you can have a Type 1 outbreak on the genital area, but it's still Type 1. It is most commonly transferred by oral sex.

    The difference in the two types is the severity and frequency of outbreaks. Type 1 is commonly transferred to the genital area through oral sex. Type 1 is less severe and usually only causes one outbreak of sores then typically a less severe outbreak one year later. Type 2 can cause outbreaks frequently throughout the year.

    Type 1 can also appear on any area of the body - thighs, arms, eyes, etc. Type 2 is usually confined to the genital area.

    Hope this helps!

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