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The Gillett Health Podcast
Everything You Need To Know About Herpes | The Gillet health Podcast #64
Mar 11, 2024
Nurse Practitioner James O'Hara discusses HSV infections with Dr. Gillett. They cover topics like transmission, prevalence rates, false positives in testing, impact on pregnancy, and challenges of herpes testing. They also touch on Mycoplasma genitalium infection, data analysis, and sexual activity studies related to HSV2 testing.
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- HSV1 commonly acquired orally, HSV2 less primary infections.
- Testing for Mycoplasma Genitalium crucial due to antibiotic resistance.
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HSV1 and HSV2 Infections Explained
HSV1 and HSV2 infections are common, with HSV1 often acquired from a young age, primarily through oral transmission like kisses. Contrary to popular belief, primary infections of HSV2 are less common, with most cases being non-primary infections. The podcast highlights the prevalence rates of HSV1 and HSV2, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding herpes testing and transmission. It discusses the challenges of accurate testing, false positives/negatives, shedding rates post-infection, and the importance of understanding the nuances between primary, non-primary, and recurrent infections.
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