Genital HSV1 is less infectious than oral HSV1, and since there is no requirement to disclose oral HSV1 (most people don't even know they carry it, as they get zero symptoms and it's not a routine test -- that's why it's common), it could be argued there's no need to disclose genital HSV1. Or you can just causally mention you carry the cold sore virus, but don't specify where. Avoid sex too ...
Does hsv1 need to be disclosed? - Sexual health - Patient Communities For example, I could have a test and it could show antibodies for HSV1 but none for HSV2 - would that mean it's a new infection and i could find out that way? This is driving me insane. HSV1 adn HSV2 diagnosis - how do I know how long i've had it?
hsv1 vs 2, disclosure should still happen! hsv1 is becoming more prevalent in the genital region! both orally and genitally the virus still sheds even though there isnt an active outbreak! 2. Is it possible to spread genital HSV1 to someone genitally who doesn't have antibodies against it?
hsv1 vs 2, 3. How often are outbreaks? Particularly in the first year. 4. Is genital HSV1 just as infectious as oral HSV1? I heard oral HSV1 sheds asymptomatically more often.
5. Is genital HSV 1 just as infectious as genital HSV2? 6. Can you get HSV1 and HSV2 in the same place at the same time?
