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Herpes Test Results
I recently took a herpes test and the doctor told me I was positive for herpes 2. My results are Type 1: IGM negative, IGG 1.24, Type 2: IGM negative, IGG 1.33. I have read that having type 1 can cause a false positive for type 2. I have never noticed any sores or outbreaks. What are the chances this is a false positive and what tests can I take to confirm weather I actually do have type 2? Thank you for your time.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I disagree with your doctor. Most HSV-2 results in the very low positive range, like yours, are falsely positive. Don't blame your doctor, however. This is a common misunderstanding, and undoubtedly the laboratory reported the result to your doctor as positive.
The IgM test result is meaningless; it doesn't help one way or the other.
These issues have been discussed in great detail in the past couple of weeks. Please read the following threads for a lot of information, including additional testing that can be done to sort it out for certain. Feel free to return with one or two brief follow-up questions if you can't find what you need to know if these threads. In the meantime, you can be pretty sure you aren't infected with HSV-2. However, your positive result for HSV-1 most likely is accurate.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/543533
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/544321
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/547486
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/547508
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/548078
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/550895
The IgM test result is meaningless; it doesn't help one way or the other.
These issues have been discussed in great detail in the past couple of weeks. Please read the following threads for a lot of information, including additional testing that can be done to sort it out for certain. Feel free to return with one or two brief follow-up questions if you can't find what you need to know if these threads. In the meantime, you can be pretty sure you aren't infected with HSV-2. However, your positive result for HSV-1 most likely is accurate.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/543533
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/544321
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/547486
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/547508
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/548078
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/550895
A related discussion, HSV-2 retest results was started.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No, not normally. Presumably you selected a username that protects your identify, so I see no reason.
Thank you Doctor!!!! Have a great 4th of July Weekend!!!
Is there any way to delete my 2 comments?
Is there any way to delete my 2 comments?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I would let it go. With such a low number, it is very unlikely you have HSV-2.
These were not street workers but at brothels were they said they got tested regularly, if that helps.
Thank you so much for your time. The links you gave were very informative. My last question, I have had protected sex with a SW 7 times, 5 different workers. I am done with this behavior. I have never had any symptoms. Should I get a Western Blot or BioKit test... or is it pretty safe to let this go, learn from my scare and move on?
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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.
