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Suggest Ways To Rule Out HSV-1 Infections

I was tested positive for hsv1 and 2 but I have never had a outbreak and no one that I have been with has ever had a outbreak do I need to be retested to make sure of my resulted and the s aid week I took 3 different type of antibiotics could not cause a false positive
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As per your complain HSV-1 or Herpes Simplex Virus 1 infection is a viral infection that is commonly sexually transmitted via oral and genital contact. It is generally confirmed by investigations like antigen antibody reaction [IgG and IgM antibodies], Polymerase chain reaction, and viral culture. As it is a viral infection, taking antibiotics will not alter the test results.

You did not have any outbreak as your body's immunity might be good to resist infection and not letting the virus particles to multiply. But for re-confirmation you can repeat your tests and consult an Infectious Medicine Specialist for further diagnosis and treatment.

Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
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Suggest Ways To Rule Out HSV-1 Infections

Hi, As per your complain HSV-1 or Herpes Simplex Virus 1 infection is a viral infection that is commonly sexually transmitted via oral and genital contact. It is generally confirmed by investigations like antigen antibody reaction [IgG and IgM antibodies], Polymerase chain reaction, and viral culture. As it is a viral infection, taking antibiotics will not alter the test results. You did not have any outbreak as your body s immunity might be good to resist infection and not letting the virus particles to multiply. But for re-confirmation you can repeat your tests and consult an Infectious Medicine Specialist for further diagnosis and treatment. Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards, Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora