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How To Diagnose Herepes Type 2?

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Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2014
Question: My concern is I have been in contact with herpes type 2 virus previously have no obvious symptoms. Causes me great anxiety in starting a new sexual relationship. Other then using safe sex practices is it worthwhile taking an anti viral like famvir even when no obvious symptoms.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get tested

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I am Dr. Kakkar, I have gone through your query and I have understood it.

Being in contact with herpes type 2 virus does'nt necessarily means that you may have acquired it. The risk of acquiring herpes type 2 virus from a woman to man in a monogamous relationship is 3-5% over an year of regular sexual activity (having 2 sexual contacts per week).

I would suggest that you get yourself tested for HSV by HSV ELISA testing rather than just supposing that you have HSV. Moreover since you have not developed symptoms till now, there is no point taking oral antivirals as a prophylaxis without substantiating the diagnosis

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How To Diagnose Herepes Type 2?

Brief Answer: Get tested Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I am Dr. Kakkar, I have gone through your query and I have understood it. Being in contact with herpes type 2 virus does'nt necessarily means that you may have acquired it. The risk of acquiring herpes type 2 virus from a woman to man in a monogamous relationship is 3-5% over an year of regular sexual activity (having 2 sexual contacts per week). I would suggest that you get yourself tested for HSV by HSV ELISA testing rather than just supposing that you have HSV. Moreover since you have not developed symptoms till now, there is no point taking oral antivirals as a prophylaxis without substantiating the diagnosis Regards