Comments on: HOTLINE: Herpes 1 and 2: What’s the Difference?

By: admin

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:08:00 +0000

Don’t despair! You’re not alone. Type 1 herpes is incredibly common. In fact approximately half of us have it by the time we’re in grade school. Only a small percentage of people actually get cold sores, most people never have any signs or symptoms of it and it might only be discovered on screening. We don’t necessarily consider type 1 herpes to be a sexually transmitted disease unless it’s located in the genital area, which can happen during oral sex. Have you ever kissed your kids prior to finding out that you have it? Of course you have. Then don’t worry about it. They might be positive for the virus already, but it’s not caused them any problems thus far and it probably won’t in the future. I suspect that most people pick up their HSV 1 from a grandparent, parent, aunt or uncle. Someone in the family who gave them a big smooch while unaware that they were shedding the virus. We know the virus can be shed even when a person doesn’t have cold sores. It sounds like you are understandably very worried about your family, but I want to assure you that the world doesn’t end to be type 1 positive. You have probably been positive since you were a kid too and look, you’re just fine!

By: sad10

sad10 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:57:29 +0000

i just found out im positive herpes type 1 im very scared, i really dont know how i got it. Im very confused,i have kids n im scared i spread it to them…….Can somebody help me ….this is the worst feeling ever i feel trashy

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green tea health benefits — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:55:03 +0000

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By: admin

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:09:08 +0000

The HIV DNA by PCR test is accurate at 28 days after an unsafe sexual event. Each infection has a different testing window, but since most STDs are silent and have no symptoms, it’s important to get tested routinely. If you get tested today, be sure to get tested again in 3 months to confirm your results. Be safe and we wish you the best of health.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:41:47 +0000

Cricuser, thanks for your question. The HIV DNA by PCR test can detect HIV as early as 28 days after a possible exposure. For antibody tests, the rule of thumb is 3 months after exposure. That said, most STDs do not have symptoms. It’s highly possible to have an STD and not know it. The CDC recommends that everyone who is sexually active get screened regularly for STDs and HIV. If you haven’t gotten tested this year, we can help. The 8 Test Panel tests for the most common STD. Congratulations on taking control of your sexual health!

By: Cricuser

Cricuser — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:31:48 +0000

After how many days of a potential STD event, could i go for testing of STD’s. When can someone take the early detection tests

By: Charisse Balza

Charisse Balza — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:05:18 +0000

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By: admin

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:50:33 +0000

HSV-1 is extremely common. Studies estimate that 58% of all Americans are infected with this type of herpes, most of which present as cold sores around the mouth. Some people get infected with HSV-1 in early childhood and then the virus never shows symptoms later in their adult lives. HSV-2 is the type of herpes that causes symptoms in the genital area — most of the time. It is possible to spread HSV-1 to the genital area during oral sex. As this virus is usually caught in early childhood from skin to skin contact around the mouth (kissing) and never goes away, a positive test result for HSV-1 does not mean that anyone has necessarily been unfaithful in your marriage. If you are experiencing symptoms, please see your healthcare provider for evaluation.

By: Baltimore

Baltimore — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:07:30 +0000

My wife and I were tested a few years ago for std’s and I was negative for everything. My wife tested positive for HSV-1 but has never had an outbreak. We do not use condoms as we are married. I recently had some sighns in the genitals and was tested again for HSV and tested positive for HSV-1. Can you get HSV-1 on the genitals when there is no sighn of an outbreak, and should I be worried about her being unfaithful?

By: de

de — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:36:27 +0000

How do I tell some one that I am dateing that I have herpes? I got it by being druged and raped.I had no memmory of it, but was very sore and hurting the next morning and had a break out and went to the doctor.I feel like I will never be loved or excepted again for me because of this STD. When in the relationship do I tell him about it? Thanks