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i have tested with result 1.1 for herpes simplex 2 IGM . i think it is equivocal . other stds tests are negative . do i have to retest again for herpes simplex 2 IGM and after how many days from the last test .my last test was on 9 may 2009 specimen taken . last exposure six months ago.
I am far from an expert on herpes but i have read OVER and OVER on a lot of threads about the Igm test being a complete waste of time. You should go back and ask for a herpes select specific Igg test. It will be able to differentiate between HSV 1 and HSV 2. And 6 months after exposure is sufficient time. I believe the window is 4 months so you should get accurate results with the Igg test. But you could wait for someone else to tell you like I said I am not a expert.
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