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HSV 1 & 2 IgG and HSV IgM I/II combo
I recently was diagnosed with shingles, then I was told that I tested positive for the HSV virus. I had extensive blood work done and received the results today. Here's what the results showed.
HSV 1 IgG Type Spec results was <.91 Index: Negative 1.09
HSV 2 IgG Type Spec results was 6.00 H Ratio Index: Negative 1.09
Okay, the way I understand this is that if I tested Equivocal or Positive on the IgG test ( 1 or 2 ) that I have the antibody for HSV, but I tested negative. I don't understand the IgM I / II combo test? What does this mean?
Additionally, I apparently tested positive for syphilis, but my doctor said it could be a false positive since I have an infection and what she believes is a genital herpes outbreak vaginally. I didn't see anything listed on the test results even mentioning Syphilis so I am thoroughly confused and frustrated now! I had more blood work done today to determine if I have the Syphilis antibody in my system.
Please help me understand all this!
Confused in FL67
HSV 1 IgG Type Spec results was <.91 Index: Negative 1.09
HSV 2 IgG Type Spec results was 6.00 H Ratio Index: Negative 1.09
Okay, the way I understand this is that if I tested Equivocal or Positive on the IgG test ( 1 or 2 ) that I have the antibody for HSV, but I tested negative. I don't understand the IgM I / II combo test? What does this mean?
Additionally, I apparently tested positive for syphilis, but my doctor said it could be a false positive since I have an infection and what she believes is a genital herpes outbreak vaginally. I didn't see anything listed on the test results even mentioning Syphilis so I am thoroughly confused and frustrated now! I had more blood work done today to determine if I have the Syphilis antibody in my system.
Please help me understand all this!
Confused in FL67
how were you tested for syphilis? did they do a swab of an active lesion for syphilis or a blood test?
Your hsv2 igg is positive. your hsv1 igg is negative.
where was your shingles rash at? how did they diagnose you as having shingles? did they do a swab of the shingles rash , blood testing or just a visual diagnosis of shingles?
grace
Your hsv2 igg is positive. your hsv1 igg is negative.
where was your shingles rash at? how did they diagnose you as having shingles? did they do a swab of the shingles rash , blood testing or just a visual diagnosis of shingles?
grace
I only see 2 test results and both are the IgG tests. At this point your IgG results need to be reviewed by grace who is trained in the tests and can tell you what to do next.
Your IgM is not present but it is a flawed test and shouldn't be used.
As for syphilis I don't know much about that testing but nothing we see here. Grace can give you an indea on that as well.
When was the last time you had a sexual encounter since the testing was performed?
Your IgM is not present but it is a flawed test and shouldn't be used.
As for syphilis I don't know much about that testing but nothing we see here. Grace can give you an indea on that as well.
When was the last time you had a sexual encounter since the testing was performed?
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
