How Is Anal HSV1 Transmitted From One Person To Another?

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

Question: I have diagnosed with Anal HSV1 only 5 years ago and other STDS are negative and I did not take any medicine and I have recurrence two times every year , the questions are :
1-i got married , will I infect my wife ?
2-Will I be worry if my wife get pregnant?
3-Will Valtrex be better to take during the recurrence
4-What is the complications of ANAL HSV1

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can infect wife when active lesions present.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to Health care magic.
I have gone through the details.

HSV1 can be transmitted through skin to skin contact or intercourse or kiss. It is higher when active lesions are present. If there is any contact when active lesions are present, there are chances of transmission.

The frequency of recurrence decreases with time. As years pass, number and severity decreases.
Valtrex is effective in preventing recurrence if taken appropriately.
Wife can become pregnant without complications with precautions.
There are no serious complications with anal hsv1 except for recurrence.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 minutes later)

If I did not make sex with my wife during the recurrence , this will help.
what is Valtrex dosage to take 500 mg or 1 gm and it is preferable to take during recurrence only.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
500mg twice daily for 3 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Better avoid intercourse during active lesions, even physical contact too. You can use condoms , but there will be skin to skin contact which can transmit HSV.

You can take 500 mg twice daily for 3 days during recurrence. Better take during recurrence only.
But it is a prescribed medication.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 days later)

Hell Dr. Bharatesh ,

May you write me a prescription so I can take Valtrex , thanks.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hope it helps you.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

These have to be prescribed by your treating doctor.

Our prescription may not help you in getting drugs in your location.

If this suggestion helps you it is good. I usually prescribe my patients Tab Valtrex 500 mg 1 tablet twice daily for 3 days. Please get it prescribed accordingly by your doctor.

Hope this helps you.
You can consult your treating doctor for same.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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