Does HSV-1 infection cause cold sores?

Question

Hi doctor,

A few days later after having sex with my boyfriend, I had a bit of yellow discharge and felt pain. I consulted with a nurse who did a pap smear and told me I had chlamydia. She took a swab of the tear and did blood work for herpes. The IgG was negative for HSV-2 and positive for HSV-1. The swab picked up HSV-1. I have had cold sores before.

Could I have cold sores because these tests are positive?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have reviewed your query and images (attachments removed for patient identity protection).

Yes, this could be the reason for your cold sores. The infection will not be present in the body from the beginning. You acquired it from a source, such as another person, sharing infected materials, unhygienic conditions, poor hygiene or low immunity.

Please meet your gynaecologist and get checked once internally.

Avoid having sex till then.
Wear cotton panties and loose lowers.
Maintain personal hygiene and take plenty of fluids.
Wash your private parts with tap water whenever you use the washroom.
Avoid using vaginal douches and creams.
Do not shave the area.

Thank you.

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