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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Herpes Simplex Virus Infection?

Test Name HSV 1 IGG, AB HERPESELECT In Range Out Of Range Reference Range Lab TBR HSV 2 IGG, AB HERPESELECT 0.14 0.00-0.89 INDEX Interpretation -------------- Negative Equivocal Positive TBR Value ----- 0.90-1.10 1.10 This assay utilizes recombinant type-specific antigens to differentiate HSV-1 from HSV-2 infections. A positive result cannot distinguish between recent and past infection. If recent HSV infection is suspected but the results are negative or equivocal, the assay should be repeated in 4-6 weeks. The performance characteristics of the assay have not been established for pediatric populations, immunocompromised patients, or neonatal screening. This assay utilizes recombinant type-specific antigens to differentiate HSV-1 from HSV-2 infections. A positive result cannot distinguish between recent and past infection. If recent HSV infection is suspected but the results are negative or equivocal, the assay should be repeated in 4-6 weeks. The performance characteristics of the assay have not been established for pediatric populations, immunocompromised patients, or neonatal screening. PERFORMING SITE: TBR Quest Diagnostics, One Malcolm Avenue, Teterboro, NJ 07608 Laboratory Director: Janet Piscitelli, M.D., CLIA: 31D0000 what does this mean
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is the virus that causes cold sores around the mouth and also can cause sores in the genitals. Type 1 tends to live near the mouth and type 2 tends to live near the genitals but they can live in either place. The symptoms usually are burning or pain followed by a sore which can look like a little collection of bubbles or bumps with some redness around it. The sores will heal on their own but you can take medicine to help this along. The sores can come back and tend to do this when you are run down, tired, stressed or the immune system is not working right. Some people take medicine every day to prevent outbreaks of the sores. You can have a positive blood test for herpes but no sores. This means you have been exposed to the virus and may be carrying it. Everyone is different. Some people get lots of sores and others may never get an outbreak again after the first one. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself. Minimize stress, get enough sleep, eat well, etc.
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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Herpes Simplex Virus Infection?

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is the virus that causes cold sores around the mouth and also can cause sores in the genitals. Type 1 tends to live near the mouth and type 2 tends to live near the genitals but they can live in either place. The symptoms usually are burning or pain followed by a sore which can look like a little collection of bubbles or bumps with some redness around it. The sores will heal on their own but you can take medicine to help this along. The sores can come back and tend to do this when you are run down, tired, stressed or the immune system is not working right. Some people take medicine every day to prevent outbreaks of the sores. You can have a positive blood test for herpes but no sores. This means you have been exposed to the virus and may be carrying it. Everyone is different. Some people get lots of sores and others may never get an outbreak again after the first one. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself. Minimize stress, get enough sleep, eat well, etc.