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Possible HSV-2 Contraction

Tybalto

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Hello, everyone. I'm a gay male, new to this forum, and I need your help with identifying a possible HSV infection. I was recently sexually assaulted as of 07/16/2019. I recall the guy did not use a condom when he penetrated me. I had him tested for HIV, Gonorrhea, and syphilis, but not herpes. He returned negative results in the STD test for the following. I am now inquiring about him potentially being a herpes carrier. 

About 10 days afterwards, I noticed a pain when wiping my anus after a bowel movement. I took a picture of the area to further examine what was going on and it appears I have a fissure and some red scaly parts, like from a burn of some sort. I am prone to anal fissures from the frequency of my bowel movements and sometimes these fissures hurt when wiping for the most a week. 

This fissure, located at the top of the highlighted area, has been active for a little over a week, approximately 3 weeks since being sexually assaulted now. It's far from the anus, which is why it is concerning me. It doesn't really align with any visual symptoms of HSV; however, what's bothering me is how long this fissure is taking to heal in addition to the red scales nearing the bottom of the highlighted area. The fissure appeared suddenly and was not preceded by clusters of sores or ulcers. 

Please let me know your thoughts on how this looks and if it aligns with any anal HSV symptoms. I have no signs of illness, just the affected area stings when touched or comes in contact with water. I have sensitive skin that is prone to eczema in joint regions as well as folliculitis in the anal region. I'm wondering if it's a nick from shaving, but if it was, then the wound should have healed and scabbed over by the second day. 
 

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Hey @Tybalto I’m sorry for your ordeal. 

I am not seeing herpes lesions (there was a fairly classic case with pics about a week ago on here) but with an open sore you can seek a swab for assistance in diagnosing. 

The step after would be a blood test 12 weeks after possible infection.

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One of those fissures is a little bit far from your anus, I would be slightly suspicious for now. 

Please get it swabbed while it is still in a wound like state, I am crossing my fingers for you and hoping its nothing.

Good luck.

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1 week update: @WilsoInAus

The fissures had closed up the day after I posted on this forum. I decided to get tested for HSV 1+2, igG yesterday. This was in part due to new symptoms I am experiencing. I'm unsure if these are symptoms related to herpes, but I've developed an infection of the epididymis and I think orchitis as well. I feel a tingling in my prostate, but I am unsure of how this is related to a herpes infection. My legs are sore and aching with joint pains as well as groin pains of the lymph nodes. I surmise the lymph node swelling is related to whatever infection is going on down there. This marks the approximate 4 weeks after potential contraction. I am still awaiting the test results. I have no visible signs of typical HSV-2 lesions, just an anal fissure that heals within a day. 

 

I'm planning on visiting Planned Parenthood on Monday. I would like to hear your thoughts on what could potentially be going on in the meantime! I've prepared for the worst already, but I am open to differing opinions!

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