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Herpes, STD test

Hi ,
I recently posted about a possible herpes exposure i had, but the doctor assured me that this was no risk for any stds. the exposure was that I had a lab dance with my boxer on, and the stripper was wearing her underwear. . Now, about 2 years ago, i had sex with a 2 female prostitute on the same day, i wore a condom, and it lasted only for 6 minutes. I was paranoid after this exposure because i never had sex with a prostitute before, and it will never happen again. i was 21 at the time. i did a full std screening 1 year after this exposure, and everything came back negative; however i didn't test for herpes even though this was the only time i ever had sex in my life. My whole life i only had sex that day with these two prostitutes , and that strip club exposure i mentioned above. i plan on having a monogamous relationship with a girl that's uninfected to avoid any stds complications, and safe my self the stress and trouble because i am a guy who worries too much about these type of things.
Now, my question is: 1)i am so worried about STDS from that last exposure, but now my mind is at ease after Terri response?
2)  do you think i might have contracted herpes to the sex with the 2 prostitutes even though i never showed symptoms for two years now? if yes, what the most accurate test should i ask my doctor to order for me to end this ridiculous stress i am going to through so i can focus on my exams?
I am really stressed. your answers are greatly appreciated.
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101028 tn?1419603004
it's negative for both.
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Thanks Grace.
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101028 tn?1419603004
you need to move forward from this encounter now :)
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So this is considered conclusive results two years after exposure? Am i correct?
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Hi Grace,
Thank you for your response. I was able to get my test results from my doctor today. My results are as follows: HSV1 IGG <.9 negative. HSV2 IGG <.9 negative.
Thanks again Grace
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101028 tn?1419603004
if you had had a herpeselect, you would've had one value for hsv1 and one value for hsv2.  the way you posted your results was not the way we post them for type specific testing hence why I said what I did.  
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I am sorry for commenting again, but i thought i should post this if you have further insights for me. The IGG test that i did was herpeselect specific IGG.
Thank you grace
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Hi Grace,
Thank for your prompt reply. I really appreciate it.
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101028 tn?1419603004
we don't recommend herpes igm testing for adults. it's inaccurate testing.

the combined herpes igg blood test isn't the best either but being completely negative means it's low likelihood that you have herpes. I wouldn't bother with more testing. time to move forward.
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Hi grace,
I did the IGM HSV1/2, and IGG HSV 1/2. They both came back negative for HSV1/2. The only exposure i had was two years ago, and i never had symptoms of herpes in my life. Can i be sure that i am herpes free now after doing those two tests?
Thank you very much
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Thank you very much for your response. I am going to take the test just for peace of mind, also to know my status.
Defooo
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101028 tn?1419603004
you would need to seek out a type specific herpes igg blood test to see what your status is if you are concerned.
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Just to be clear on my question: i only want to know the most accurate herpes test that can give me definitive results so i dont have to worry?
Sorry for posting again. I really appreciate your response grace.
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Yes, i do believe it, however i didn't ask her about this contatc: about two years ago i had protected sex with a sex worker. A year later i did a full STD screening except for herpes. Now, after reading on the forums here that there's asymptomatic herpes, i am a little worried, and want to get test for that one exposure i had two years ago, so i was wondering what's the most accurate herpes test to have my doctor order for me to be 100% sure i don't have herpes from that single exposure?
Thank you very much grace
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101028 tn?1419603004
why don't you believe what Terri told you?

grace
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