1. Community
  2. Infections
  3. Genital Herpes Simplex

When did i contract this?

Posted , 5 users are following.

shel50629
shel50629

Hi. My test came back positive for HSV-2 today. My doctor says that it has to be someone i slept within 2 to 20 days of first showing symptoms. I have slept with someone new a couple times in the last 30 days and the last time i slept with my ex was about 60 days before showing symptoms. I cant wrap my head around it not being from my ex cuz he had ALOT of partners and this new person has hardly had any. Is there any way it could be from my ex? Or is it like the doctor says that your first outbreak always happens in 2 to 20 days after contact?

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • Mgirl
    Mgirl shel50629

    Posted

    First things first, you can never really judge someone’s sexual health based on how many partners they’ve had. For example: I only have 2 partners and I’ve had an STD. But as far as the timeline goes it’s most likely from your new partner. If you want to be sure, you can do a blood test. If a blood test is negative it is most likely from your new partner 
  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus shel50629

    Posted

    Did you get tested for IgG at the same time? If positive by swab but still negative for IgG, then it is a very new infection, so your current partner is the likely source. Number of sexual partners is irrelevant, as you could be a virgin and your first partner has herpes, then what?
    • shel50629
      shel50629 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I got a culture swab of an ulcer and all they told me was i was positive for hsv2. The doctor is telling me that if you're going to be someone that shows symptoms then its going to happen between 2 and. 20 days of contracting the virus. But ive read testimonials of people saying they had it a year or two before their first outbreak. Idk what to think.

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus shel50629

      Posted

      Most symptomatic people get their first outbreak soon after infection, that's true. There are exceptions, however, but that's not nearly as common.

  • sydney50563
    sydney50563 shel50629

    Posted

    Sex partners mean ntn I know a girl that had sex with 20+ men and she is negative meanwhile my first time having sexual experience Im positive
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.