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Positive hsv2 testing but partner negative
Recently Ive been tested for hsv 2 & it came back positive for Igg antibodies detected as of april 10th 2014. Ive been with my boyfriend for months and we had unprotected sex for the 1st time march 9th 2014. I found out he cheated so 2 weeks later I got tested for all STIs and was positive for chlaymida and BV and I also had a yeast infection that kept coming back due to my poor diet. Ive had BV atleast 5 times before but im unsure why it kept coming back. Me and my boyfriend were treated for chlaymida but I've taken the pill 4 times because I felt so discussed. I was also taking pills for the BV and yeast infection. April 10th I went and got tested for all STIs again this time the doctor did a pap smar bv was negative but she did see yeast so once again I had a yeast infection. They took blood and 2 days later I got a call back saying I tested negative for everything besides hsv2 it was POSITIVE I didnt believe it because I didnt have any Symptoms no sores or blisters. I immediately called my boyfriend and he went and got tested for all STIs everything came back negative. Im confused to why my test came back positive and his was negative if hes the only person ive been with. Could I have had a fungal infection ? Or could it be all the meds I was taking increased the antibodies in my body ? Should I wait a few months than get tested again ? Please respond
Unfortunately testing for herpes often presents a number of issues that include: people assuming they have been tested when they actually haven't; the wrong type of test performed by uninformed doctors; false positive results; and misinterpretation of results.
The test you are looking for is IgG antibodies (Ab) type specific for HSV1 and HSV2. If you haven't seen a piece of paper with these results the no one can be conclusively positive or negative.
Starting with yourself, you should obtain a printout of results or at least request full specifics to be read to you. Ask for the exact index value for the IgG tests. If they didn't do IgG testing, then you should obtain this test.
Then ask your boyfriend to obtain printed results. Asking for all STIs to be tested for will often not include the right herpes tests for IgG antibodies. Although unlikely, if your partner has had other partners then he may show negative for up to about 12 weeks after infection but still have infected you.
Start with the actual results of the exact tests that have been performed.
The test you are looking for is IgG antibodies (Ab) type specific for HSV1 and HSV2. If you haven't seen a piece of paper with these results the no one can be conclusively positive or negative.
Starting with yourself, you should obtain a printout of results or at least request full specifics to be read to you. Ask for the exact index value for the IgG tests. If they didn't do IgG testing, then you should obtain this test.
Then ask your boyfriend to obtain printed results. Asking for all STIs to be tested for will often not include the right herpes tests for IgG antibodies. Although unlikely, if your partner has had other partners then he may show negative for up to about 12 weeks after infection but still have infected you.
Start with the actual results of the exact tests that have been performed.
Also, if you were infected by him and he was infected by a recent partner, he may be still testing negative if his body takes longer to produce detectable antibody levels.
In your case with no classic symptoms, it may be worthwhile to find out your specific tea results to see if you fall in false positive range. However, the IGG test must be done 12-16 weeks after your last sexual context to be conclusive.
As far as BV/yeast, or can be a tricky cycle to break. Extra unnecessary antibiotics can cause yeast overgrowth so don't take more than medically necessary.
As far as BV/yeast, or can be a tricky cycle to break. Extra unnecessary antibiotics can cause yeast overgrowth so don't take more than medically necessary.
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