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What Is HSV1 Infection?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 2014
Question: I live in the Midwest, I had a RNA hiv test 30 after possible exposure and now a antibodies test after 8 weeks and then a 10 panel test at 9 weeks to cover everything the only I was negative for all but am sowing antibodies for hsv1 is there any reason for a retest for hiv and I have no symptoms but what is hsv1 and what does that affect thank you for your time
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
HSV1 is herpes simplex virus one.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

HSV1 is herpes simplex virus one, its pretty common and many people get it .It causes oral cold sores.Remains latent in body for years and may cause recurrent recurrences.But generally they are self healing.It should not be cause undue worry.

For HIV , current testing is pretty reliable.But if you want you can just get a repeat antibody test done after three months.This will help relieve your concern further.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
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What Is HSV1 Infection?

Brief Answer: HSV1 is herpes simplex virus one. Detailed Answer: Hello, HSV1 is herpes simplex virus one, its pretty common and many people get it .It causes oral cold sores.Remains latent in body for years and may cause recurrent recurrences.But generally they are self healing.It should not be cause undue worry. For HIV , current testing is pretty reliable.But if you want you can just get a repeat antibody test done after three months.This will help relieve your concern further. Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.