Possible herpes issue

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Hello so I had protected sex with someone who had the herpes virus. I cleaned myself immediately after and got my 3rd leg swabbed. Everything came back negative but I have itchiness, redness and some blood on my anus every time I use the restroom. Should I be worried?

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  • Posted

    Remain vigilant for lesions and test for IgG at 3+ months. Swabbing without lesions doesn't really prove anything.

    • Posted

      I don't have any lesions I guess. I had a bigger bowel movement than usual then I saw some blood. I'm slightly freaking out

    • Posted

      It could be related to the bowel movement in that case, so I would try not to worry and just do as noted above: remain vigilant and test at three months. The symptoms you described don't sound like herpes, though. Which HSV type does your partner carry?

    • Posted

      I think it's type 2.

      Little worried. Can it be carried by vaginal secretion cuz that's what I'm really nervous about

    • Posted

      Yes, if the secretions pass over lesions or other areas of active shedding.

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