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What Does Only A Dash Being There In Normal Range In Herpes 1&2 Being Positive Mean?
i did a blood test for HIV, Herpes, & Syphilis. The HIV came back negative & normal range is negative as well. the syphilis is non-reaction. the herpes 1 & 2 came back positive, but the there is only a dash at the normal range. Please could you tell me what does that mean?
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Dash indicates, normally it should not be present.
2. Herpes antibodies is normally not seen in general population.
3. You are negative for HIV and syphilis and positive for herpes. Nothing to worry, very much treatable.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Dash indicates, normally it should not be present.
2. Herpes antibodies is normally not seen in general population.
3. You are negative for HIV and syphilis and positive for herpes. Nothing to worry, very much treatable.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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