i think i kena herpes
 

went for my annual blood test...all the time results always negative....but all the time sometimes i would get small red dotes at my genital area but usually doctor says is some fungus infection....one day i went to another doctor and he recommended me to go for a complete hiv blood test meaning test all the known diseases and today i was told i got HIV simplex 2 meaning herpes???? :eek:

how come like that one? should i go for another blood test? :(

Re: i think i kena herpes
 

HIV is one thing...Simplex 2 is another...So he told u which one is +ve?

Re: i think i kena herpes
 

HIV and herpes simplex are 2 different viruses, although HIV can cause Herpes. Which test were you tested +ve. If you want, you can go to DSC for a very advanced test for Herpes.

Re: i think i kena herpes
 

HIV can't cause herpes. Only the Herpes virus can cause herpes.

Re: i think i kena herpes
 

Yah, each virus only cause specific disease. Btw, anyone know what's the symptoms for herpes? I got these rashes on my testicles, wonder what causes it...??:(

Re: i think i kena herpes
 

Herpes can be symptonless. Symptons may include irritation at first, then red dots, slowly erupting to form shallow ulcers. Will subside n clear after a few weeks. The occurence will gradually be lesser as time passes.

Re: i think i kena herpes
 

Suggest you go DSC for the type specific test for herpes. Some GPs blood test are not accurate as it is not the latest method of testing for herpes. For all you know, the GP result may be false and caused by other bacteria or viral infection. Money wise, DSC is subsidised by govt, so you spend less for the whole series of test for STDs...