Please share your ideas

[saba22]

Hi guys,

I have one question regarding medical inadmissability.
I was wondering if being infected with hsv2 affects imigration applications?
I read similar threads but i did not find answers helpful.
I just know 1 in seven canadian has the virus (Hsv2) and 90% of them do not know they are infected, and 2/3 of population of the whole world have Hsv1 wchich can lead to genital herpes, meaning that is impossible all those who have immigrated to canada were not infected with hsv1.
so logically if Hsv2 is considered as a danger to public health, Hsv1 should be a danger too
I talked to two immigration consultants they say they do not think that would be a problem, but I was just wondering do you know anyone with hsv2 whoes immigration application was rejected just because of it?

P.S. see this info from CIC:
In Nova Scotia, 58.1% of 1,790 HSV isolates from genital lesion cultures in women were HSV-1; in men, 36.7% of 468 isolates were HSV-1


The incidence and prevalence of HSV-1 genital infection is increasing globally, with marked variation between countries.

sharing any idea or experience is appreciated

 

[k.h.p.]

You need to talk to a doctor rather than an immigration consultant.

 

[saba22]

You need to talk to a doctor rather than an immigration consultant.

doctors refer me to cic and I'm sure cic will not provide anything like this, as there is no information about hsv on the website or anywhere else

 

[k.h.p.]

Have you searched this forum for "herpes"? I see many threads discussing this issue.

 

[saba22]

Have you searched this forum for "herpes"? I see many threads discussing this issue.

yes I have read them, but I'm looking for sth official not just some guesses, some commentts are so harsh and i think some replies are biased like it is dangerous infection and can lead to death which is completly wrong and it's very common in Canada, I need to know more about real experiences.

 

[k.h.p.]

You read all the threads that say HSV doesn't show up in blood tests?

 

[k.h.p.]

If you want something official you need to talk to IRCC.

 

[saba22]

type specific herpes blood test is one way for finding the infection but PCR test is a more accurate one.
in the blood test antibodies are checked but PCR take smples from lesion, which means there is no way but blood test for checking asymptomatic people .
as far as I know there is only one center in Montreal which provides type specific herpes blood test ( in my country of residence, in my city no health center provides type specific blood test, just PCR) many people who are infected with hsv are asymptomatic.
so my question is what they really do for hsv.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi guys,

I have one question regarding medical inadmissability.
I was wondering if being infected with hsv2 affects imigration applications?
I read similar threads but i did not find answers helpful.
I just know 1 in seven canadian has the virus (Hsv2) and 90% of them do not know they are infected, and 2/3 of population of the whole world have Hsv1 wchich can lead to genital herpes, meaning that is impossible all those who have immigrated to canada were not infected with hsv1.
so logically if Hsv2 is considered as a danger to public health, Hsv1 should be a danger too
I talked to two immigration consultants they say they do not think that would be a problem, but I was just wondering do you know anyone with hsv2 whoes immigration application was rejected just because of it?

P.S. see this info from CIC:
In Nova Scotia, 58.1% of 1,790 HSV isolates from genital lesion cultures in women were HSV-1; in men, 36.7% of 468 isolates were HSV-1


The incidence and prevalence of HSV-1 genital infection is increasing globally, with marked variation between countries.

sharing any idea or experience is appreciated

It is not a reason for medical inadmissibility. However, you must disclose it in the medical and it may lead to testing for other conditions.

 

[canuck78]

STIs in general are not grounds for refusal. We see a lot of questions about various STIs. Some are even treatable but people aren’t getting treatment.

 

[Joban.gill]

Hey. Can you guys let me know about that hsv please. Because im too much worried about that. Like government check for hsv ? It really matters ?
please reply seniors.

 

[pk13456]

Hey. Can you guys let me know about that hsv please. Because im too much worried about that. Like government check for hsv ? It really matters ?
please reply seniors.

 

[pk13456]

Need the same answer.. I m also facing TV same issue.. Whether they do test for HSV sir