Patient's question:
Pre-pregnancy check-up revealed herpes simplex, with no symptoms in daily life. The doctor prescribed acyclovir. However, the dosage instructions were unclear at the time—should it be two tablets (0.2g) each time, five times a day? (Doctor's advice: four times a day). Additionally, the doctor prescribed interferon in eight doses, with two injections per week. Follow-up was advised after one month.I searched online and found that this virus cannot be eradicated, which made me very worried about whether I might infect my husband. Some sources also state that half of the normal population are carriers. I received my fertility certificate two and a half years ago, and it did not detect this condition (I had been using contraception all along). First question update: Is my situation serious? I only got tested for special pathogens because I want to have children. Why don't I see others with similar conditions?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, your situation is that the test result shows positive for herpes simplex virus. There are two types of herpes virus, type 1 and type 2. Generally, type 2 infection can affect the fetus.