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HSv2 no symptoms

I am on the forum with grace and she recommended I get a western blot test. I was tested 6 mos ago and all came back negative except hsv2 which was positive. I was shocked no symptoms etc. I tested again last week and all negative except hsv2 Igg was 4.43. Still never had any symptoms. My gyn told me 6 mos ago not to worry it was wrong and I had no signs of it. Since I got the results this time I'm confused and worried. I know the western blot will confirm one way or the other and I see my gyn next week so hoping I receive the kit by then-  in your expert opinion do I have it and just don't have symptoms? Should i move forward as if I do have it and get on meds?  I have just gotten in a new relationship but we haven't been sexually active yet. Because what my dr said last time I wasnt worried that i had it but now I am.   Any thoughts?
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I think the chances that you will test positive on the western blot are very high indeed, more than 95%.  However, I have, in my career, had two people with values higher than 4 that have no confirmed on the western blot so maybe worth doing?  Remember, you can have outbreaks anywhere from your waist to the middle of your thigh.  

The routine test you did to detect herpes infection is not terrific at detecting HSV 1.  

It is unlikely that someone would acquire HSV 2 from you by giving you oral sex but it is possible, for sure.  If you are concerned about transmission, I would advise you be on daily antiviral therapy.  Condoms also reduce the risk of transmission.

It may be helpful for you to read the Updated Herpes Handbook on our clinic website:  westoverheights.com, for more info

Terri

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How likely is it for someone performing oral on me with no symptoms to get it
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I forgot to mention I did get a couple cold sores in high school but hsv1 was negative Igg was .27
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