Are sperm donors screened for HSV1 (Herpes Simplex Virus) in Singapore?

There are 2 types of herpes simplex virus (HSV) -- HSV type 1 and 2 [1]. HSV type 1 is the main cause of cold sores or oral herpes infection, although it can also cause genital ulcers. HSV type 2 is the main cause of genital infection, although it can also cause cold sores. Oral and genital herpes present with blisters and ulcers on the mouth and genital areas respectively. Genital herpes is spread through sexual contact. It is spread through direct skin to skin contact with an affected individual. This cannot be spread through the sharing of drinks and food.

Hi,In general, prevention of a viral infectious agent, such as HSV, from an infected party to a non-infected party revolves around a few strategies:1. Avoid direct contact between the parties especially during the active disease phase (abstinence strategy) 2. Allow direct contact but insert an effective barrier, if available, to transmission during direct contact (barrier method strategy)3. Suppress the viral load in the infected party with medication to reduce the risk of transmission (pre-exposure suppressive strategy). 4.