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confusing herpes test results

I recently tested for Herpes (both type 1 and 2), 3 weeks after potential exposure (kissing, protected sex and brief cunnilingus) with a partner of unknown status. My test results were as follows:
IGM test: negative
IGG test: negative for HSV-2
IGG test : equivocal for HSV-1 (value of 1.09)

I read in various forums that a negative IGM test usually means that the exposure was not recent (although I also read that the IGM test results are unreliable. However, IGM test results are usually stated to be unreliable for false-positives and not false-negatives).

I am not quite sure how to interpret this result. Popular opinion seems to say that this positive result is from a past exposure, since the IGM test came out negative. However, true positive values are > 1.1. So I am not sure where I stand, and am very anxious. Please help!
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I forgot to add that it has been a month since my potential exposure, and I have not experienced any symptoms to indicate that I have herpes
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it wouldn't be too surprising if you do have hsv1 - it's incredibly common.

At this point your testing was far too early anyways. You'll need to repeat the igg test 4 months post encounter for more accurate results.

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