Recently tested positive for IgM, negative for both IgG tests. I have genital HSV symptoms. I realize the IgM test is unreliable, but with symptoms I'm assuming I'm infected.
I'm wondering:
1. Is it possible that I've had HSV for a long time without noticing symptoms? Or do these results seem to indicate a recent initial infection?
2. How long does it normally take for IgG tests to show positive (and whether it's HSV-1 or HSV-2) after initial infection?
3. Contracted via oral sex, so can I assume this is genital HSV-1?
Thank you. This forum has been wonderfully helpful.