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Reader Q - False Positive on Genital Herpes Test

Posted Sat, 01/30/2010 - 00:55 by Amy Banks

Question:
I was recently diagnosed with herpes type 1 and 2. I have a long history of herpes type 1. I grew up having episodes of facial herpes (the first time being inside my eye, but I have not had an episode for about five years.

But I recently did a test and it revealed that I also have Herpes type 2 (genital herpes). I do not have any symptoms or outbreaks. My question is, could the result be false because I have the antibodies for the type 1?

Reader Q - Is There a Difference Between Carrying Herpes & Having Symptoms?

Posted Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:04 by Amy Banks

Question:
I've never had an outbreak or any of the symptoms of herpes, but yesterday my doctor called me after me having a pap and said I have herpes type 1 and type 2. She didn't even give me any info and didn't say what I could do about it. I'm so confused. I had no clue, I have NONE of the symptoms. What's the difference between being a carrier and having full-on herpes?

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Reader Q - How Does a Virgin Get Genital Herpes?

Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 12:48 by Amy Banks

Question:
My 15 yr old daughter and her boyfriend only had sex and oral sex with each other and no one else. They were both virgins. We know our daughter and her boyfriend, and are convinced this is true. She only "kissed" one boy before her boyfriend when she was 14, no sex involved at all. Her boyfriend never even kissed a girl.
We noticed she has had a fair amount of sores in her mouth since she got braces at age 13. Possibly earlier and we never noticed.

Reader Q - What Does It Mean If My Partner Has Genital HSV-1?

Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 11:32 by Amy Banks

Question:
My girlfriend has tested positive for genital HSV-1 and I am awaiting my results right now. As far as I remember I don’t recall ever having cold sores, and neither does she so we are a bit confused as to how she could have gotten it.

If my blood test comes back that I am HSV-1 positive as well, what does this mean for me? I haven’t had any symptoms of any kind. Does this mean that I am in anyway immune to catching HSV-1 genitally, or is it still possible for my partner to transfer HSV-1 to my genitals?

Eat Right to Prevent Cold Sores

Posted Tue, 01/19/2010 - 11:53 by Amy Banks

This can be a difficult time of year for warding off cold sores – low energy, irritating icy winds, and the prevalence of cold bugs going around that make you more vulnerable to outbreaks. However, these tips from a nutritionist and dietician, provide some steps you can take with your diet to ensure that your body is strong enough to weather the storm:

1. Cut the alcohol. Excessive drinking is the most known dietary outbreak trigger.