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Aug 07, 2008
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Confused with HSV results
Hi!! I recently was tested for HSV IgM I/II Combination , HSV II Type Specific IgG , and HSV I Type Specific IgG
The result were
(Same interpretation for all test)
HSV IgM I/II Combination 0.32 1.09 positive
HSV II Type Specific IgG 1.64
HSV I Type Specific IgG 4.86
What does this mean??? Combination negative and Specifics positive???? Do i have both herpes types?? is there an error???
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gracefromHHP
Aug 07, 2008
You technically are + for hsv1 and hsv2 both. Your hsv2 igg was 1.64 if you posted them correctly so unless you've had obvious genital lesions you should repeat it with a confirmatory test.
grace
Joshi4
Aug 07, 2008
HSV I/II Combination Negative
HSV II Type specific IgG 1.64 a little bit HIgh
HSV I Type specific IgG 4.86 HIgh
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