I recently found out I have HSV1, but I tested negative for HSV2. I think my partner also has HSV1 and not HSV2. If he performs oral sex on me when he's not having an outbreak, is there a chance I'd end up with HSV2 genital herpes, or would it just be HSV1 genital herpes?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

Consult Now

Since you and your partner both have HSV-1, the risk of transmitting HSV-1 to your genitals through oral sex is present, but you will not contract HSV-2; if infected, you may develop genital herpes caused by HSV-1, which tends to be less severe and less likely to recur compared to HSV-2.

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Find a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Answered 04/07/2025

More Obstetrics & Gynaecology Health Queries

View all

I'm feeling a bit worried about this. Is it okay to take medicine for a fever while I'm on my period? Could it mess with my cycle at all?

CBC Report Analysis: High RDW and Normal WBC Count _Results:_ 1. RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width): 14.8% (High) 2. MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): 86.1 fL (Normal) 3. WBC Count: 6,800 cellsL (Normal) _High RDW:_ 1. _Indicates variation in red blood cell size_: High RDW suggests a larger range of red blood cell sizes, which can be a sign of: - Iron deficiency anemia - Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency - Anisocytosis (uneven red blood cell size) 2. _Not always a cause for concern_: High RDW can be seen in healthy individuals, especially if other CBC parameters are normal. _Normal WBC Count:_ 1. _Indicates a healthy immune response_: A WBC count of 6,800 cellsL is within the normal range, suggesting your immune system is functioning properly.