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Hi I Have Received A Test Report Showing Herpes Elisa

Posted on Thu, 4 Mar 2021

Question: Hi
I have received a test report showing Herpes Elisa IgG 1.28 and igM 0.07.
Do this affect my sexual life in terms of restrictions and is it safe to plan for a baby?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can plan for a baby.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The raised levels of IgG against herpes suggests that you already had an infection and your body has antibodies against it. This shows the immunity level and not the infection.
The IgM levels show active infection and these are too low in your case.
You can have a normal sexual life and plan for a baby. No need to worry.
Hope this answers your question.
Any follow up queries are welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)

Thank you doctor.. A last concern... Does this result confirm that am herpes positive? And does it imply i may transmit the virus to my partner?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You had this infection in the past.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
This result shows that you had a herpes infection in the past. Since you do not have any active infection now, You will not transmit this to your partner. No need to worry.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj