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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Herpes / November 2005New Diagnosis
I am H-free male, and my potential partner was exposed to Herpes by her loving ex-husband who neglected to tell her he knew he had outbreaks. I have loved this woman for years and now that we can finally be together this virus or the potential of it is in between us. She has had a test done that indicates presence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 antibodies, but she has never had any outbreaks or symptoms, and her doctor told her she shouldn't bother to even mention it to me...of course being the wonderful loving woman she is, she did tell me all about this and what her doctor said. I recommended she come here and learn as much as she can. Is there any chance, in the considered opinion of the professionals and others here that she could have anitbodies and not have contracted a communicable virus? I am wishful, but not all that optimistic about the answers. Thanks in advance for any thoughts. >Is there any chance, in the considered opinion of the professionals and >others here that she could have anitbodies and not have contracted a >communicable virus? Bad news first. She wouldn't have antibodies without being infected. Good news though, that doesn't mean you're destined for infection. There are many many discordant couples in the world who never seem to transfer the virus. In fact, just knowing her status brings the risk down because now you know to defend against it. If you were to move on, the next person you become involved with could very likely be infected without knowing it. Lots of people are, you know. And you'd be right back in the same boat without knowing it. Believe me, if she's worth keeping without herpes, she's also worth keeping with it. The more you learn about it, the more you'll realize it can/should be a non-issue in a committed relationship. M2 >I am H-free male ...... and by the way, unless you've had a blood test to be sure, you shouldn't bet on that "H-free" stuff. Lack of symptoms is no guarantee of lack of infection. In fact, studies have shown that as many as 90% of infected individuals don't realize their status because they either have no symptoms at all or symptoms so mild they go unnoticed. Get a blood test so you'll know for sure. If you're hsv1 and 2 positive, you and your girlfriend wlll have even less of a non-issue to deal with than your do already. M2 I'm always surprised by the crap that doctors come up with. If you have antibodies, you have herpes. And yes, she can pass it on to you through asymptomatic shedding. However, you should have a herpes blood test as well. You might also already have the virus and not know about it. Take care, ar >I am H-free male, and my potential partner was exposed to Herpes by her >loving ex-husband who neglected to tell her he knew he had outbreaks. I [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Thanks in advance for any thoughts. I appreciate the feedback here. I am considering the risk and it's not an easy decision. It should be a crime to know you have the virus and not tell someone. That would lead to less spread and less angst. > I'm always surprised by the crap that doctors come up with. If you have > antibodies, you have herpes. And yes, she can pass it on to you through [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >> >>Thanks in advance for any thoughts. |
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