Why My Herpes Simplex Antibodies Are Higher? In XXXXXXX My

Posted on Sun, 8 Dec 2019

Question: why my herpes simplex antibodies are higher? in XXXXXXX my igg was 2.1 now its 36. what does that mean?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (7 hours later)

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?

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (6 minutes later)

your answer to my question got caught of . what happens to the anyibodies after 6 months?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (17 hours later)

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

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng