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Is this an odd HSV-1 IgG test?
Hello there ..
i did a routine HSV-1 IgG ELISA test
And i had this result 183.70 u/ml
Where —- Negative = 20 to 30
I didnt had any symptoms and my last exposure was 4 months ago
What do you think?
i did a routine HSV-1 IgG ELISA test
And i had this result 183.70 u/ml
Where —- Negative = 20 to 30
I didnt had any symptoms and my last exposure was 4 months ago
What do you think?
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67% of people under 50 globally have it, and the vast majority - upwards of 90% - never get any symptoms. It's not surprising at all that you tested positive without ever having symptoms.
It's a very common virus, and statistically, you have it orally, though the test can't tell you if you have it orally or genitally.
It's a very common virus, and statistically, you have it orally, though the test can't tell you if you have it orally or genitally.
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Thanks for your answer.
Do you think this value indicate that i had it for long time?
And when do you think it is transmissible most? Is it when sore available and do i expect i have fever before sore develop?
Sorry im just confused and i’ve been reading too much
Do you think this value indicate that i had it for long time?
And when do you think it is transmissible most? Is it when sore available and do i expect i have fever before sore develop?
Sorry im just confused and i’ve been reading too much
We can't determine how long you've had it, but it's not a brand new infection. It might be 6 months, or 6 years - you'll never know.
Hsv1 is most infectious when a sore is present, but it can be transmitted when there is no sore. The virus can be active on the skin with no symptoms, and it's called asymptomatic viral shedding. If you are with someone who already has it, too, they can't get it from you again.
You might never have a sore develop. Some people get them when they get fevers, or really stressed, or when they get really run down, but some people just never get them.
This shouldn't worry you overly much. It's very common.
Hsv1 is most infectious when a sore is present, but it can be transmitted when there is no sore. The virus can be active on the skin with no symptoms, and it's called asymptomatic viral shedding. If you are with someone who already has it, too, they can't get it from you again.
You might never have a sore develop. Some people get them when they get fevers, or really stressed, or when they get really run down, but some people just never get them.
This shouldn't worry you overly much. It's very common.
Thank you very much .. i really appreciate your time to respond .. just couple concerns .. when you say “it’s not brand new infection”, do you mean that this igg value wouldn’t develop to a recent exposure .. “mine was on November 27th” .. one last thing .. my Doctor prescribed me valtrex based on this test result and didnt do any explanation.. so i was guessing it was new infection do you think that is valid that he prescribed me this?
Once again .. i really do appreciate your effort in educating and rising awareness on that matter. Thanks
Once again .. i really do appreciate your effort in educating and rising awareness on that matter. Thanks
What was your exposure? Hsv1 would be transmitted by kissing or receiving oral sex.
It is impossible to know exactly when you got hsv1. Typically, but not always, a higher number means a well-established infection, meaning you've had it for a long time. It is unlikely that your result would be that high at 4 months, but there is no way for us to know that definitively.
Did he give you the Valtrex to take daily, or have on hand in case of an outbreak?
Either is okay, but taking Valtrex daily is a personal choice. If you aren't having outbreaks, taking it daily would only to be to reduce transmission. We don't have studies on hsv1 transmission, so we don't know how much Valtrex works to reduce transmission, but assume it works to reduce shedding, like it does with hsv2.
If your partner already has hsv1, they can't get it again from you, so that's something to take into consideration when making treatment decisions.
It's up to you. If you aren't in a monogamous relationship, and have multiple partners that you give oral sex to, maybe taking it is a good decision. If you're in a monogamous relationship with someone who has it, or doesn't care that you do, maybe not. It's your choice.
Valtrex is safe to take for most people. If you have a pre-existing kidney condition, it might not be, or they may need to adjust the dose. As with all meds, there may be side effects. If there are, it's safe to just stop taking it and the side effects should stop.
Hope that helps. :)
It is impossible to know exactly when you got hsv1. Typically, but not always, a higher number means a well-established infection, meaning you've had it for a long time. It is unlikely that your result would be that high at 4 months, but there is no way for us to know that definitively.
Did he give you the Valtrex to take daily, or have on hand in case of an outbreak?
Either is okay, but taking Valtrex daily is a personal choice. If you aren't having outbreaks, taking it daily would only to be to reduce transmission. We don't have studies on hsv1 transmission, so we don't know how much Valtrex works to reduce transmission, but assume it works to reduce shedding, like it does with hsv2.
If your partner already has hsv1, they can't get it again from you, so that's something to take into consideration when making treatment decisions.
It's up to you. If you aren't in a monogamous relationship, and have multiple partners that you give oral sex to, maybe taking it is a good decision. If you're in a monogamous relationship with someone who has it, or doesn't care that you do, maybe not. It's your choice.
Valtrex is safe to take for most people. If you have a pre-existing kidney condition, it might not be, or they may need to adjust the dose. As with all meds, there may be side effects. If there are, it's safe to just stop taking it and the side effects should stop.
Hope that helps. :)
Actually it was only unprotected oral sex for like 5 mins abd she didnt had any sore at that time .. it was my only exposure for 3 years ..
The doctor prescribed it twice a day for 7 days .. i guessed that if i ever catch it genitally .. i usually show symptoms. But this virus is confusing every time i read about it .. thats why i really appreciate you guys efforts :)
The doctor prescribed it twice a day for 7 days .. i guessed that if i ever catch it genitally .. i usually show symptoms. But this virus is confusing every time i read about it .. thats why i really appreciate you guys efforts :)
Is it 1gm twice a day? That's the dose for an initial outbreak, brand new, no antibodies. You wouldn't need that dose since you already have antibodies. You can take that if you want, as it won't hurt you, but it won't do much to help you.
If you get an outbreak, you can take 2 grams twice daily for 1 day taken 12 hours apart.
My guess is that you've had this for a long time - maybe since childhood, and didn't know it. I have no proof of that, of course, but that would be my guess.
If you get an outbreak, you can take 2 grams twice daily for 1 day taken 12 hours apart.
My guess is that you've had this for a long time - maybe since childhood, and didn't know it. I have no proof of that, of course, but that would be my guess.
Thank you for your time Jessi :)
You're welcome. :)
Hi again Jessi.. i’ve been reading a lot on this forum and i did came across so many expert stating that “typically if you contracted a primary genital hsv1, symptoms would appear”
Thinking about this statement that has been said many time in this forum and me not showing any symptoms for the whole 3 months, this made me think that maybe i had it for a long time and that my mother always develop painful lesion on her lip whenever she feel cold or have a flu ..
I dont know if this make sense but it is just a thought that came to me when i read on the forum .. i would appreciate an expert comment. Thanks again
Thinking about this statement that has been said many time in this forum and me not showing any symptoms for the whole 3 months, this made me think that maybe i had it for a long time and that my mother always develop painful lesion on her lip whenever she feel cold or have a flu ..
I dont know if this make sense but it is just a thought that came to me when i read on the forum .. i would appreciate an expert comment. Thanks again
Yes, I already said that I think you had an established infection and that you probably didn't just get it genitally.
If your mom had it orally, you might have gotten it as a child from her, as many, many, many kids do.
If your mom had it orally, you might have gotten it as a child from her, as many, many, many kids do.
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