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HSv 2 IgG lab result questions
I paid to post this on the ask the dr. forum only this morning, but because I haven't heard back (which is reasonable) I am stressing and anxious. Can anyone help me with this?
.Hi there, thank you for answering my question.
As part of a routine well women exam, I requested complete STD testing. I have never had symptoms nor been treated for any prior STDs. I was shocked when the Dr.s nurse called and revealed that I tested postive for HSV2. I asked if she was certain, as I have had cold sores since childhood, but never a genital outbreak. After I settled from the initial phone call, I called back and asked for the specifics of the results. She stated that my IgG level indicated that I had been in contact with the HSV2 virus at some point. I asked for the specific level and she stated ".92" I understand that you can be a carrier without demonstrating symptoms, but with my history of +HSV1, I am not convinced that I "am postive for HSV2". Can you please help me? I can't describe the sense of anxiety I am feeling.
Thanks!
SG .
.Hi there, thank you for answering my question.
As part of a routine well women exam, I requested complete STD testing. I have never had symptoms nor been treated for any prior STDs. I was shocked when the Dr.s nurse called and revealed that I tested postive for HSV2. I asked if she was certain, as I have had cold sores since childhood, but never a genital outbreak. After I settled from the initial phone call, I called back and asked for the specifics of the results. She stated that my IgG level indicated that I had been in contact with the HSV2 virus at some point. I asked for the specific level and she stated ".92" I understand that you can be a carrier without demonstrating symptoms, but with my history of +HSV1, I am not convinced that I "am postive for HSV2". Can you please help me? I can't describe the sense of anxiety I am feeling.
Thanks!
SG .
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Thanks, Grace.
Again, I really appreciate your input. It's frustrating that my doctor knows so little. This forum has been a tremendous help.
Again, I really appreciate your input. It's frustrating that my doctor knows so little. This forum has been a tremendous help.
you already know you have hsv1 orally - no reason for blood testing for it.
you tested a little early for hsv2 but really no real reason to retest at this point.
grace
you tested a little early for hsv2 but really no real reason to retest at this point.
grace
I appreciate your input, both of you. My last sexual encounter was at least 9 weeks prior to testing. Since I have hsv1 my doc didn't even test for this, as we knew it would be positive. Should I retest with the same rest or something different like biokit? How helpful would it be to know my hsv1 level in this scenario?
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
how long prior to your testing had you last had sex?
grace