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Herpes Testing Questions
Terri,
I tested at 16 weeks and 1 day from my last possible unprotected sexual encounter. The test was, Focus - Herpeselect Type Specific 1/2 IGG ELISA issued at Quest Diagnostics. My test came back negative. I have not had an outbreak or rash. Please let me know your thoughts on this being conclusive or not? Or should I order a Western Blot?
I tested at 16 weeks and 1 day from my last possible unprotected sexual encounter. The test was, Focus - Herpeselect Type Specific 1/2 IGG ELISA issued at Quest Diagnostics. My test came back negative. I have not had an outbreak or rash. Please let me know your thoughts on this being conclusive or not? Or should I order a Western Blot?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No, I don't think it would be helpful to wait for 6 months to be tested again. The number of people who become positive after 4 months is incredibly small.
This is my final post on this thread.
Terri
This is my final post on this thread.
Terri
Do you think I am safe to have unprotected sex with my partner and move forward from this? Or should I wait until 6 months and have another ELISA done and then be done?
Currently experiencing buttocks pain and pulling in my inner thighs.
Currently experiencing buttocks pain and pulling in my inner thighs.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No test is 100% certain, but you have done the appropriate testing at the appropriate time after possible exposure. No one could do more. Muscle aches and twitching are not symptoms of herpes without anything else. Our groin lymph nodes respond to any irritation below the waist, including an ingrown toenail! That also by itself is not concerning. The negative antibody tests that you have far outweigh any concerns about muscle reactions and enlarged lymph nodes.
Terri
Terri
Hey Terri, I am really sorry to bother you with this, any chance you can review my last post? Thank you very much for your time.
Thanks for your response Terri. I have a partner that I do not want to infect and want to be 100% certain I do not have the virus. Is 16 weeks conclusive or should I wait 6 months? I am experiencing symptoms (ie muscle pain in my inner thighs, pain in buttocks, muscle twitching). The most concerning symptom I had were my enlarged/tender inguinal lymp nodes 1 week post exposure). I am a young male with no immune system problems. I also tested negative IGG at 12 weeks. When can I be certain I don't have this? Thanks very much.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I would feel comfortable believing these results, yes. You've waited long enough for accuracy. A western blot is not necessary.
Terri
Terri
Hey Terri, just making sure this got posted to the forum. Thank you.
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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.
