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Q: Need help analyzing HSV 1 and 2 positive results

asked by: perjess on June 21st, 2009

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My doctor recently called me to inform me I was positive for HSV1 and HSV2. I had the office send me a copy of the results... this is exactly what it said:

HSV I/II IgG 38.4H index 0.0 - 0.8

HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec 2.54H index 0.0 - 0.90

There were negative, equivocal, and positive ranges listed. My results are above the positive range...

Ok - so, I was wondering why the HSV I/II result was soooo high???? And, if the first is high, can that possibly mean that I had a false positive on the HSV 2?

Also - is there a way to tell how long I've had the HSV 2? My doctor said I was exposed to it sometime in my past. Anyway to narrow that down?

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

Replies(2)

ServiceU

replied on June 21st, 2009

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i m going to email you a website that asks "could i have a false positive for the hsv test"

it is very possible, but i would hold that to a very small percent. have you been having any cold sores, or pumps or open sores on your private area?
you got the test done for a reason!
this disease can lay domat in your body for a very long time without you even knowing it. i seriously doubt that any doctor can tell you how long you had it.

perjess

replied on June 21st, 2009

New User

Thanks. I've actually never had any symptoms except periods of sensitivity which I never even considered HSV2 symptoms. I've never had sores.

I had a full STD panel done b/c the guy I am currently seeing took the condom off during sex. I was worried about what he may have given me... never thought this would be the result.

Thanks for the info.

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