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HSV2 IGG- 1.2 IGM 1:8

Hi..I am bisexual .guy...
BUt, I am not sexually active person. But, last month, I had unprotected oral sex with guy...just oral ...
I had sex with girl...last month too..but that was protected ..
I had some white spots on my face...(it was not blisters according to doctor)..so he gave me medicine for impetigo..but still he thought it was good idea to take blood test..for HSV..since I told him everything which happened last month..
Result came positive for HSV2 and negative for HSV1. (I was tested negative for HSV1 and HSV2 on Nov 11)

HSV (H. SIMPLEX) 1 & 2 ANTIBODY IGG, SPECIFIC
HSV1- 0.21
HSV2-1.2

HSV (HERPES SIMPLEX) IGM W REFLEX TITER
HSV IgM Ab Scrn DETECTED Not Detected A
HSV IgM Ab Titer 1:80 <1:10 H

Now, the questions are
1) what are chances of false positve? when should i take WB test...?(DOC said, you can take WB test if you want to confirm)? how many times should I take test for reassurance..
2) Since the contact was 3 weeks before...does IGG value increase after few months? (As I dont have any outbreaks near genital or not near mouth..no symptoms...)

Any info would be very appreciated!!
          
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Thanks for response...
so u dont recommend any furthur test now? I was thinking to take WB test now..and take another after 6 months...if it is false positive..i would come to know righ away....and dont need to wait for 6 months...
does that sounds good..?
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oh, and the igm test is useless, no reason for your provider to ask it. it's not a reliable test for herpes.
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wb test after 4 months would be fine. it's the way to go, since you had a low positive result.
the igg value might increase if it's a new infection, yes.

tell us later about the wb result.
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hi guys...
any comment or experience..plz share..
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