Hi I Tested Positive For HEPATITIS A TOTAL ABS (IgG/IgM)

Posted on Sat, 18 May 2019

Question: Hi i tested positive for HEPATITIS A TOTAL ABS (IgG/IgM) what does this mean.

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (3 minutes later)

Can this be treated?
Does this mean I will infect my girlfriend?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no chance of transmission

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

hepatitis A does not cause chronic disease. If may only cause acute hepatitis. If you're asymptomatic and your liver function tests are normal then high IgG titers just means that you've developed immunity against hepatitis A. You cannot get hepatitis A anymore and there is no chance that your girlfriend will get it from you either. And no treatment is required...

If you do have symptoms of hepatitis and/or you've got abnormal liver function tests then please use your follow-up questions to inform me of the details.

I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (11 minutes later)

But doctor these are my test results, does it mean I have herpes? I don’t have any sores on my mouth or genital or any symptoms. I’m worried about this, is there a cure what does this mean.
HSV II Glycoprotein G Ab, IgG (INDEX)
1.22 <=0.90
HSV I Glycoprotein G Ab, IgG (INDEX)
58.20<=0.90

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You've got the virus in your body

Detailed Answer:
I thought your question was about hepatitis only...

You've got positive IgG antibodies against both types of herpes simplex virus (HSV1 and HSV2). Your girlfriend may become exposed to the virus only if she's never got it before. If she's positive too then there is no risk. If she's not then she may contract the virus (either or both) even when you have no visible lesions. The risk is obviously higher when lesions are present.

In discordant couples chemoprophylaxis with low-dose antivirals can be used to reduce the risk of transmission. Using a condom is not enough by itself.

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar