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How To Comprehend HSV2 Tests Results?
Question: Hi, doctor told me im positive Hsv-2 with a 1.58 value.Under the value say the hsv2 was repeated at Focus Diagnostice and the result was NOT POSITIVE (the index value was 1.10)thus, the inhibition study result could not be determined. This assay is intented only for samples giving a positive index in the Herpeselect HSV-2 type specific screenig ELISA. A positive inhibition study interpretation confir the POSITIVE results,whereas a NEGATIVE inhibition screenig index was falsely positive. My question is the result is negative o positive? Dr didnt mention this info to me!! I dont understand!
Brief Answer:
indeterminate
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
I understand your concern about the results. Since second test result showed that it is a false positive, your result is indeterminate. It is neither positive nor negative.
In short result is inconclusive. It cannot be said that you are positive for HSV2. If you have any symptoms, they will be treated symptomatically. And there is no need to go for another test or any need to worry.
Hope I have answered you. You can close the discussion and rate the answer, if you don't have further query.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Gaurav Katiyar
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indeterminate
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
I understand your concern about the results. Since second test result showed that it is a false positive, your result is indeterminate. It is neither positive nor negative.
In short result is inconclusive. It cannot be said that you are positive for HSV2. If you have any symptoms, they will be treated symptomatically. And there is no need to go for another test or any need to worry.
Hope I have answered you. You can close the discussion and rate the answer, if you don't have further query.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Gaurav Katiyar
For further queries you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Ok, thank you so much!! I have another question! I have same partner since 1 year and 8 monts ago! Do i need to tell him to test too? IF im positive can I pass the virus to him? Or it is too late and at this point it is for sure that he has it too? Last year this test was negative for me and we had 8 months of relationshipat the time of the test!
Brief Answer:
he should go for test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, you should tell him to go for test too. Since your test results are indeterminate, you should have passed virus to him.
It can't be said that he will be negative or positive at present. Only the test result can confirm it. HSV is highly contagious and very readily pass to partner through sexual contact.
Hope I have answered you. You can close the discussion and rate the answer, if you don't have further query.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Gaurav Katiyar
For further queries you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
he should go for test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, you should tell him to go for test too. Since your test results are indeterminate, you should have passed virus to him.
It can't be said that he will be negative or positive at present. Only the test result can confirm it. HSV is highly contagious and very readily pass to partner through sexual contact.
Hope I have answered you. You can close the discussion and rate the answer, if you don't have further query.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Gaurav Katiyar
For further queries you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
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Dr. Shanthi.E
H, thank you,
Ok, one more question, what could be the reason that I was negative for this test last year two times and now it could be positive? At time of test we had long time together (8 months) May be he passed to me? But if thats the caseThe test shoul have been positive for me at that moment? Rigth? we are a monogamous couple. It is posibble that the virus hides? Or what could be the reason for the test to be negative last year?
Thank you,
Ok, one more question, what could be the reason that I was negative for this test last year two times and now it could be positive? At time of test we had long time together (8 months) May be he passed to me? But if thats the caseThe test shoul have been positive for me at that moment? Rigth? we are a monogamous couple. It is posibble that the virus hides? Or what could be the reason for the test to be negative last year?
Thank you,
Brief Answer:
8 months is long period
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
As per your test results, it is possible that both of you were free of infection at the time of last year tests. There is high possibility that either of you got infected within last 8 months. He might have passed you infection or vice versa. It cant be said who got infected first.
Yes it is possible that virus was in dormant stage or there may have minimal viral load to produce antibodies.
Hope I have answered you. You can close the discussion and rate the answer, if you don't have further query.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Gaurav Katiyar
For further queries you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
8 months is long period
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
As per your test results, it is possible that both of you were free of infection at the time of last year tests. There is high possibility that either of you got infected within last 8 months. He might have passed you infection or vice versa. It cant be said who got infected first.
Yes it is possible that virus was in dormant stage or there may have minimal viral load to produce antibodies.
Hope I have answered you. You can close the discussion and rate the answer, if you don't have further query.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Gaurav Katiyar
For further queries you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Ok thank so much! Im really worry about this! And its very new to me!
Is this virus very comun? Should we be worry about our health?
At this time thank god not outbreaks for me or him! But for me burnig sensation when i pee and urgency to go pee since 1 year ago,Thats why Dr recommended me to do this test! It is this a common sympton of hsv2? Could it get worst? I havent have any treatment for hsv2, always received treatment for urinary and yeast infections!
Is this virus very comun? Should we be worry about our health?
At this time thank god not outbreaks for me or him! But for me burnig sensation when i pee and urgency to go pee since 1 year ago,Thats why Dr recommended me to do this test! It is this a common sympton of hsv2? Could it get worst? I havent have any treatment for hsv2, always received treatment for urinary and yeast infections!
Brief Answer:
very common STD
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
Yes , it is a very common virus resulting in sexually transmitted disease known as genital herpes. It is a self limiting disease and it may require antiviral therapy to reduce the shedding of virus and prevent recurrence.
Burning during peeing is common symptom and your doctor is doing correct treatment.
You can consult your doctor about antiviral medicines for you and your partner.
Hope I have answered you. You can close the discussion and rate the answer, if you don't have further query.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Gaurav Katiyar
For further queries you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
very common STD
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
Yes , it is a very common virus resulting in sexually transmitted disease known as genital herpes. It is a self limiting disease and it may require antiviral therapy to reduce the shedding of virus and prevent recurrence.
Burning during peeing is common symptom and your doctor is doing correct treatment.
You can consult your doctor about antiviral medicines for you and your partner.
Hope I have answered you. You can close the discussion and rate the answer, if you don't have further query.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Gaurav Katiyar
For further queries you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/DrGaurav
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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