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Why My Herpes Simplex Antibodies Are Higher? In XXXXXXX My
Question: why my herpes simplex antibodies are higher? in XXXXXXX my igg was 2.1 now its 36. what does that mean?
Brief Answer:
Infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but unfortunately this means that you got infected with herpes simplex virus as the antibody production takes about six months to be completed. I hope you find this helpful
Infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but unfortunately this means that you got infected with herpes simplex virus as the antibody production takes about six months to be completed. I hope you find this helpful
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
yes i know i have herpes since i was a teenager. but my question is that my herpes value was always 2.1 and now its 36. does that mean that i was reinfected?
your answer to my question got caught of . what happens to the anyibodies after 6 months?
Brief Answer:
Develop and persist
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, hello again. After six months of the initial infection, antibodies are formed and persists for life. However the sudden increase in their level could indicate a reactivation if the infection and will require a monthly follow up on their level. I hope you find this helpful
Develop and persist
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, hello again. After six months of the initial infection, antibodies are formed and persists for life. However the sudden increase in their level could indicate a reactivation if the infection and will require a monthly follow up on their level. I hope you find this helpful
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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