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Questions on herpes ll results

So I had posted previously on how I went to my anual pap got tested just because to keep up not because i was worried about anything have been with my loyal boyfriend for years and tested positive for herpes type ll
Results
Herpes l igg .20
Herpes ll igg ap 1.56
Some of my answers on my previous post mentioned to be re tested because my positive was "low" so I went and had a talk with my doctor and got re tested same test but this time my test results came back
Herpes l igg .20
Herpes ll igg 1.46
So it's lower this time around but still positive has anyone had experience with this and if so what was the outcome ? Also I've heard of western blot should I ask for that or how would I go about that ? And also is it even worth it or should I just accept I have herpes .. Thank you for your time !
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101028 tn?1419603004
I am going to disagree with Life's advice. Your hsv2 igg is far too low to be conclusive and indeed you should seek out a herpes WB to see what your hsv2 status is.

Were either you or your bf tested for herpes prior to being together? How was he diagnosed as having hsv2? Do you know?

grace

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We were both tested before we met and right before we started sleeping together and never have either of us tested positive . I have no clue on how to go about getting the western blot from what I've read it's complicated do you have any tips ?
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Yes in cases like this the western blot would be best but having 2 back to back positives for hsv2 when your hsv1 is negative could be considered conclusive the you do in fact have hsv2
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