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can a positive swab but negative western blot happen?

I have a few questions:

1. If someone has a positive swab, but negative western blot, does that mean its still herpes?
2. If someone has a low IGG (less than 3.5). negative western blot, positive swab, is that even possible? If so, why does that happen?
3. If someone has a low IGG (less than 3.5), but consistently negative western blot, is that a correct result?

I have a low IGG, and I am waiting for the western blot test result. I could not swab test since it was scabbing already. But can #2 for some people?
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Is that a paper version of the results? Does it say HSV1 Detected, HSV2 Detected?
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Helpplease, don't exit out of life! The thought of having HSV is terrifying, but from what people say you can go on with life.  There are a lot of other people out there with HSV, you're not alone.  I know that doesn't take the pain of finding this out away, but hang in there please!  You can get through this, ending your life is not the answer ok hun. promise you won't do anything to hurt yourself.  It might feel hopeless, but it isn't!! You have a long life of happiness ahead, you just can't see it right now.    
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it was western blot..and that is it right? When I said life earlier I did not mean you life360, its life that I have and dealt with.
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What was your test numbers
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I got the results and it is positive for 1 and 2.

I guess that massage parlor was really a life changing experience..I regretted what I did so much and I wish I could take that back, but nope. Life isnt going to care.

My depression is pretty bad as it is and I cant take it anymore. I will exit out of life tonight.
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Yeah it should be by this week. I don't know if it was igG, I figured if she is giving me numbers then it would be an igG. I didn't ask for copy.
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