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I was having no cold sores and anything but just for my health i had randomly checked for STD, all the tests are negative just I've been tested positive with HSV-2 but i don't even have any cold sores or anything, now I read about it and it showed that it can suddenly cause outbreaks and it is not curable disease. Even i read that it can suddenly affect my brain and cause neurological disorders and death. Now I'm so much scared about these, feeling so depressed and anxious that it can outbreak in my brain anytime and cause death. It feels like it will happen now and now, like I'm so scared at the moment. Please someone tell me how old the disease is and will it kill me
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I get why you’re worried—herpes has a scary reputation, but the reality is way less dramatic. HSV-2 is not a death sentence or even a threat to your lifespan. It’s a manageable skin condition that billions of people live with (about 1 in 6 adults has HSV-2). You’ll still live a long, healthy life.
HSV-2 doesn’t damage your organs, weaken your immune system, or shorten your life. It’s not like HIV or hepatitis
The biggest risk is passing it to partners — but even that can be controlled with meds and protection.
Outbreaks usually get milder over time, and many people have few or no symptoms after the first year.
It’s understandable to worry about neurological symptoms with HSV, but severe complications are extremely rare—especially in healthy adults.
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Always tell your partners about your infection "Before sexual intercourse". for navigating relationship dating and marriage with HSV 2 successfully please contact me.
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When to Worry
Seek immediate medical care if you experience:
- Sudden high fever + confusion
- Seizures or extreme neck stiffness
- Loss of coordination or slurred speech
Other than that, rest assured for your health, it's basically a skin condition.
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1- How do we know it’s HSV2 first of all? 2- IgG doesn’t mean active infection. 3- You should know your triggers.
4- One should differentiate HSV1&2 first.
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Positive hsv 2 with IgG indicates a past infection.It will not cause any brain infection.You can certainly lead a normal life.
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Need few more details
Kindly connect
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I understand your concern. HSV-2 is common and many people have it without symptoms. It doesn’t cause brain infection or death in healthy individuals — such complications are extremely rare.
A positive test only means past exposure. You’re not in danger. Still, I recommend a short consultation to review your report and guide you calmly. You're safe.
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Hiii
Hsv have types and it affects mainly genitals
But occasionally mouth n brain
Sometimes we miss trivial symptoms
Which the disease try to signal us
In order to know ur health condition better
Connect with me over here
Happy to help u out
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
IgG is positive.
Not igM
This is not acute infection.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It won't kill u, don't worry
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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17 yrs exp
Rewa
Needed more details
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Dr. Konica gupta
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4 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Better to consult with history
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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