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What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?
Question: I had a blood test for HSV2, results came back with the IGg # of <0.90, are those low numbers or do I really have HSV2
Brief Answer:
Negative to HSV 2 according to test report.
Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query
Welcome to health care magic.
IgG to HSV2 is < 0.9 means it is negative i.e Antibodies to HSV 2 is not detectable.IgG may take some days to be formed after exposure.You may need to repeat the test after 3 months exposure if in doubt of herpes. IgM appears first but is not reliable.
Details of symptoms, lesions intercourse /exposure history,partner history is not clear.You can get back with details for clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Negative to HSV 2 according to test report.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query
Welcome to health care magic.
IgG to HSV2 is < 0.9 means it is negative i.e Antibodies to HSV 2 is not detectable.IgG may take some days to be formed after exposure.You may need to repeat the test after 3 months exposure if in doubt of herpes. IgM appears first but is not reliable.
Details of symptoms, lesions intercourse /exposure history,partner history is not clear.You can get back with details for clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
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