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hsv2 confusing results

Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns. I'm a 30 y/old male.July 8,2013 I had protected vaginal sex with a stranger, I did not wear a condom when I was given oral sex.
6 weeks ago(Apr 09 2014)  I went to the Health Clinic and got tested for HSV. 2 weeks ago(May 11 2014),I saw a pimple on the right side of glans penis, pinkish in color,the pimple is not like blister,and do not feel superficial,and sometimes feel a little bit pain/itching,The pain/itching is still going on now and its been 2 weeks. I masturbated several times since I found it.Do you think this could be a herpes outbreak?
I did a series of tests: (TYPE SPECIFIC Elisa)
1. Apr 09, 32 week (Euroimmum. no index value)
HSV1: Igm -, Igg +
HSV2: Igm -, Igg equivocal(My Doc told me equivocal=positive)
2. Apr 14, 33 week (Trinity.)
HSV1: Igm -, Igg +
HSV2: Igm -, Igg -
3. May 20, 38 week (Trinity.)
HSV1:  Igg +
HSV2:  Igg -
It seems my test results are not so consistent.  
1:In your opinion, is it likely I have HSV2?(According to the first test My Doc told me : a great possibility)
2: Do you recommend I pursue more tests?
Thank you
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These results indicate that you are negative for HSV2, particularly more than 16 weeks prior to the test. With these tests the results have to be a clear positive to form a conclusive diagnosis.

The doctor is wrong, at 30 plus weeks your result would not be equivocal if infected in most circumstances.

I think you have therefore placed a greater significance on the emerging pimple or whatever it is as a result.

Have you had any other sexual partners since mid 2013?
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Your english is fine :)

No real reason to think you have hsv2 at all.

Be sure to use a good sex lube for masturbation!
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No activity after mid 2013. Except several masturbations .I had HPV test(emerging pimple ) last week and it was negative,Should I be retested for hsv2( herpeselect )? I am really sorry about my English,cos that‘s not my first language. Help is greatly appreciated.
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