I am 35 years old male. My wife is pregnant and during her checkup she was found to be infected with hsv 1+2. She took the prescribed medicines and repeated the test. Unfortunately infection was still present. She is taking medicines as prescribed by the gynecologist. I want to know if any tests should be done for me and my daughter.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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Herpes simplex type 1, which is transmitted through oral secretions or sores on the skin, can be spread through kissing or sharing objects such as toothbrushes or eating utensils. In general, a person can only get herpes type 2 infection during sexual contact with someone who has a genital hsv-2 infection. It is important to know that both hsv-1 and hsv-2 can be spread even if sores are not present. You also need to do tests and find out of you have the infection antiviral medications, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir, are the most effective medications available for people infected with hsv. These can help to reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms, but cannot cure the infection.  

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