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HSV-1 and Oral Sex

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charles92604
charles92604

Had HSV 1 IgG, Type Spec test with high number 54.10.

Had oral sex performed on me years ago. 

Is there a test to check for this virus on genitals.

No symptoms.

Thank you

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  • bri0437
    bri0437 charles92604

    Posted

    Yes if you have any bumps or blisters they can swab for culture
  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus charles92604

    Posted

    Without symptoms, the only advised test is IgG, but that does not indicate location. You most likely have HSV1 orally like most people with HSV1. Oral HSV1 can also be asymptomatic.
  • jane80952
    jane80952 charles92604

    Posted

    Blood testing cannot tell where herpes is in the body. Only local swabbing of sores can do that. I beg to differ that you most likely have it orally. Genital type 1 is on the rise.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus jane80952

      Posted

      And I beg to differ. Genital HSV1 is on the rise, true, but oral HSV1 is still by far the more dominant type of HSV1 infection.
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