1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. Herpes related. Transferred for there?

Herpes related

2020-04-09 16:46:23
I had tested for hsv 2 which is positive but I never had sex, how is it possible to get it? I live in a boy hostel with 4 guys in a room and we share same washroom, can it be transferred for there? Because I never had any sexual contact with anyone
62 Views

Answers (3)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Herpes can be transmitted by kissing or close contact with infected person apart from sexual way
Next Steps
please consult me for detailed counselling

Answered2020-04-10 03:02:39

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
May be false positive... for detailed information do direct online consultation

Answered2020-04-10 01:44:04

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

IgG is positive or IGM... Do u have any lesion on ur genitals Get the test repeated...cud be false positive Share pic nd test reportnd consult me online for treatment

Answered2020-04-09 18:44:22

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Herpes

Dr.Jagatjit Singh Kohli

Herpes is an infection caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus). This virus affects the external genitalia, anal region, muc ... Read more

Herpes

Dr.Amey Kelkar

Herpes zoster is a common viral infection caused by varicella-zoster virus. It is generally easy to diagnose this condi ... Read more

Herpes Zoster/ Shingles

Dr.Jyoti Singh

WHAT IS HERPES ZOSTER?Herpes zoster also known as shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus which pr ... Read more

Herpes simplex - ENT Perspective

Dr.Amit Bhandari

Herpetic gingivostomatitisHerpetic gingivostomatitis is often the initial presentation during the first herpes infection ... Read more

What Is Genital Herpes?

Dr.Ramesh Maheshwari

What is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is a common infectious disease caused by a virus that infects genital areas. I ... Read more

Drug Abuse in Teens: Shocking Facts You Didn't Know

Ms.Rajeshwari Luther

It is estimated that 27.2% of high school students use illicit drugs on a regular basis. This is a very disturbing stati ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

HSV 1 IgG positive

10371 Views
Dear Doctor, I am 27 single Male. Few months back I have observed small white pores on my penis. I got te ...Read More

HERPES HSV

4675 Views
Hi Every One Yesterday I had a blood test of HSV 1 & 2 - IGM and HSV 1 & 2 IGG serum. And the Test report ...Read More

HSV 1+2 IGM positive

2407 Views
I have been through a blood test for HSV 1+2 IGM and IGG. Reports say that HSV 1+2 IGM is 1.32 and HSV 1 ...Read More

Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 IgG

2291 Views
I tested for herpes with the test Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 IgG and result is postive with 9.65. Now I ...Read More

HSV and Herpes Zoster

1189 Views
What is the difference between HSV and Herpes zoster? If a person have herpes zoster and if he tests for ...Read More

Hsv 1+2 iggg a(herpes simplex)

308 Views
Hsv 2 igg 75.695 something Hsv 2 igm negative Is high igg tell large viral load?? Can i tranfer this vir ...Read More

HSV IGG positive

486 Views
Sir, I am going to marry and I got my fiancé tested for STD panel. She tested positive for HSV 1-2 IGG an ...Read More

Hsv 2 igg

393 Views
I have tested positive for igg hsv 2 with activity index of 1.58 in January 2024 and had a test few days ...Read More

Can hsv 2 cause full body acne

1022 Views
I have tested positive for hsv 2 (activity index -1.58) in jan this year and I haven't had any symptoms s ...Read More

Tested positive for HERPES

419 Views
Respective values for HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV)-IgG HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV)-IgM HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.