Confused HSV-1 or HSV-2

Hi,

I was diagnosed with genital HSV-1 10 years ago, the outbreak/sore itself was swabbed and tested.  I just got another STD screening and it came back negative for HSV-1 but positive for HSV-2 (2.53 was the level).  I've never had another outbreak since the first time.  Actually had I not had an OBGYN appt within the same time I may not have even known.

My question is which type do I have?  I remember vividly seeing the positive for HSV-1 as I was devastated.

Thanks!

[gracefromHHP]

If you had a lesion cultured and typed as hsv1+, then that's what you had at that point. Even the best blood tests still miss 1 out of every 10 hsv1 infections so it not being reflected on your latest blood test isn't too unusual.

your hsv2 igg is a low positive and needs confirmed with additional testing. A herpes WB is the best test to use to see if you also have hsv2 or not.  if you have a regular partner, they too should be tested for herpes.  

grace