Hi, I had a test for STD in Hong Kong last week. Result is I am infected with Chlamydia, Gonococci, and M.Hominis, as well as HSV Type 2. I have a few sores just developed last week in gential area, which the doctor said it is not HSV-2 symptoms but caused by another type of virus that can be cured.
What I am concerned is the blood test result of HSV-2. It is tested in different scale from what I read in this forum:
HSV-2 IgM: Negative 8.1 RU/mL (negative = less than 16, borderline = 16-22, positive = 22)
HSV-2 IgG: Borderline 16.2 Ru/mL (negative = less than 16, borderline = 16-22, positive = 22)
I have the following questions:
1. What kind of test did I get to get this result?
2. What does borderline result mean? Does it mean I am positive but can be wrong?
3. Since my number is very close to negative, what is the chance that I can be tested negative in another test later (i.e. I got false positive result)? How long should I wait to get tested again? Doctor said he is sure I am positive, that the lab result is too generious usually. Is he right?
4. If my numbers remain in borderline range again in second test, what does it mean?
5. If I am infected, what is the chance that I can transmit to my partner with and without protection when I show no symptoms?
Many thanks from a deeply worried man