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Today is day 17 after my exposure. (In theory) 

Saw the doctor for a physical and asked for std testing. I've never seen this doctor, she was vague and almost dismissed my concerns (maybe because she lacked knowledge on the topic). She gave me a general run down on stds and the symptoms. I told her mine and she said it's highly unlikely I would have anything considering I received oral and we made out. 

She didn't care to listen to the symptoms I was explaining like I explained and said, "all we can do is wait for the blood work"

To my surprise she said that the test will be accurate even at 17 Days post exposure. I told her what I read on online about it having to be 12 weeks...she laughed and said nooo way. 17 days is more than enough time. 

 

My first question is, how do I know what test they will use for HSV

 

Also i read that the test can confuse HSV1 for 2 if I already have oral HSV1 antibodies ? 

How serious should I take this test ? 

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There is no point requesting a blood test now, you need to wait 12-16 weeks to have full credibility in the result.

And you really do not need it mate. There is no pragmatic chance of a HSV-2 infection. Actually I'm sure the doctor said you do not need any testing at all for such a low risk exposure to anything.

The only concern that exists here is whether you infected this girl with your own oral HSV-1 infection... is she OK?

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Yeah that's what I figured. It's too late now. I get the results Friday. 

She said I didn't need it but would make me feel better. Maybe because she knew it wouldn't be accurate ? Who knows. 

She's a stripper ? I wish I'd have contact, I'd ask her to get tested so mundo worries would be ended. 

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