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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
herpes virus
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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herpes virus
by 0liver, Nov 05, 2007 10:59AM
Hello doc, i'm traveling in a foreign country and i had my blood tests done.Everything came back nehative, except the herpes results.Could u help me interpret them.They are as followa:
anticorpes for herpes virus simple II (IgG) pozitiv 1:320
anticorpes for herpes virus simple II (IgM) negativ
And also, i want to add that i had no outburst ever in my life.
Thank u so much for your time.
anticorpes for herpes virus simple II (IgG) pozitiv 1:320
anticorpes for herpes virus simple II (IgM) negativ
And also, i want to add that i had no outburst ever in my life.
Thank u so much for your time.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 05, 2007 09:51PM
, Nov 05, 2007 09:51PMTo: 0liver
Herpes IgG means that you have genital herpes. You should assume that you are shedding the virus at all times. Therefore, you should use a condom (I assume you're male) when having sex. IgM antibodies only occur soon after an infection, but in a chronic state would be negative. You really should check the interpretation with the doctor and lab who ordered the tests, though, as soon as you can.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
