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What Does Positive HSV1 And 2 Test For IgG Antibodies Indicate?
Question: hi i did a blood test for HSV1 and 2 it came out positive. could it be false i never had N OUT BREAK i HAD THE iGG TEST ARE THERE ANY OTHER TESTS TO TAKE TO MAKE SURE THE RESULTS ARE ACCURATE PLZ HELP
Brief Answer:
Chances of false positive results is less with given results.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I have gone through the details and the report attached in previous query.
The report suggests positive for IgG Antibodies to hsv1&2. Herpes simplex virus 1&2 can occur around oral area.Previous lesions or cold sores may be the reason for test positivity.
IGG indicates past infection.
The chances of false positive results may be less with given titres. There may not be any need for other tests.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Chances of false positive results is less with given results.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I have gone through the details and the report attached in previous query.
The report suggests positive for IgG Antibodies to hsv1&2. Herpes simplex virus 1&2 can occur around oral area.Previous lesions or cold sores may be the reason for test positivity.
IGG indicates past infection.
The chances of false positive results may be less with given titres. There may not be any need for other tests.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
does that mean I am infected, i have been crying. feeling dirty cant even touch my 3yo son scared he will get infected. please i need a peace of mind plzz
Brief Answer:
Avoid contact when there are active lesions.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
You were infected in the past.Probably due to the cold sores mentioned.
You can avoid kissing specially when there are active lesions .The chances are higher when there are active lesions.
Otherwise you can lead a normal life.
Recurrence reduces in frequency as days passby.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Avoid contact when there are active lesions.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
You were infected in the past.Probably due to the cold sores mentioned.
You can avoid kissing specially when there are active lesions .The chances are higher when there are active lesions.
Otherwise you can lead a normal life.
Recurrence reduces in frequency as days passby.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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