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Herpes Detected.. I need more info

Herpes Detected.. I need more info

i have taken an HSV testing on 2/24/10 and came possitive for HSV. im not sure if this is correct, i read so many forums and now im officially confused. I have never had any symptoms or signs so im scared, am i asymptomatic? the result states this:
HSV 1/2 IGG, HerpesSelect type ABS
HSV 1 IgG >5.00 H
HSV 2 IgG + 0.64
within the ranges this is really high.. But im thinkin to retest soon.. Am i infected with the genital or just cold sores. im confused? i have never had any cold sores...  Im terrified too..
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you are hsv1+
your hsv2 is -

what caused you to get tested?  

grace
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I had a bad yeast infection; first ever by the way, so i went to the doctors and got checked for the yeast and decided to get check for all the STD's and do blood work for them too.. U kno since i was already in the whole Pap position.. So i get the blood work done and comes to find out i got detected for something.. Herpes

Im happy i got tested but not happy with the results... Im still unsure what herpes i have but i am still going to get tested again.. From what i read i see that HSV 2 is the worst to have but im not sure what HSV 1 is all about.. Im still uneasy about knowing all this..

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Well there is no way to tell until you get symptoms where the infection is.

If it is a type 1 genital, then you may have less frequent and severe outbreaks considering you never have had apparent symptoms.
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Did the doc test for yeast or herpes by swabbing the area?

Just because your bloodwork shows positive for HSV1 does not mean your symptoms are genital herpes. Only a swab/culture of the area can tell you that. Statistically your HSV1 would be oral. Oral herpes is an incredibly common skin condition; most of us won't make it to the old folks home without it.

So, no reason to think you have genital HSV1 unless you've tested positive via a swab/culture for it.
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