I asked a question regarding herpes how can I read my anwser it was to dr.erica?

i was on the page regarding herpes and I stated that iv been having unprotected sex with him for 7 months. just three weeks ago we both had outbreaks, mine was a burning and itching feeling amd he had several blisters. after having sex the outbreaks took 2 days to appear. who was most likely to give it to whom. iv had unprotected sex with others partners 7 months ago but am not sure when I started getting outbreaks. I dont know if my partner has had unprotected sex wiht anybody as he wouldnt share that information with me.

The test for Herpes actually tests for Herpes antibodies not the Herpes virus. It takes about 4 months for your body to generate enough antibodies to have a valid test. 80% of the people that have herpes don't know it as they have no symptoms or very very mild symptoms. But they can still give it to someone else.

So a person can catch it, have no symptoms. Not realize they have it. But, still give it to someone else years hater. So who gave it to who is ?????

As for having protected sex - sorry that isn't enough. The virus is caught by skin to skin contact and may be present in places not covered by a condom. A condom will reduce but not eliminate the chances of catching it.

Oh yea, depending on what sub-group you are in/frequent 20%-50% of your partners will have herpes.

For the technical. I have been talking about HSV-2 not HSV-1 as most people mean HSV-2 when they say Herpes.