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Hello I Recently Got Blood Work To Test For HSVE

Posted on Wed, 20 May 2020

Question: Hello I recently got blood work to test for HSVE I received my results:

HSV Type 1 IgG and the results were 0.3
HSV type 2 IgG and the results were <0.2 then I tested for

HSV IgM 1&2 antibody and the results were 1.14 ratio

I have never had a herpes outbreak before and do not understand these results. Can you explain what these results mean?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Negative it seems

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no need to worry as your test results are negative for HSV infection.

I hope you find this helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (51 minutes later)

In my lab chart for the HSV IgM 1&2 antibody the results were 1.14 ratio and it said it was considered High if it’s high does that still mean no infection? Or does it mean those are just the antibody levels?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dear sir,

Detailed Answer:
as you said , it means that there was an old infection, you got infected but it was probably a mild one that you did not have any symptoms and your body defence dealed with it. so, there is nothing to worry about.

thanks....

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana