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Strange Herpes results
Hi Doctor,
I received my Herpes results today. I was tested 3.5 months post exposure. I can't tell if it was a reliable test.
Anti-HSV-1 IgG (In House blocking EIA) - Negative (6.5% inhibition)
Anti-HSV-2 IgG (In House blocking EIA) - Negative (20.3% inhibition)
Anti-HSV IgG (Dade Behring EIA) - Negative (OD/CO: 0.040).
I am hoping these are HerpesSelect results. Can you shed any light? Do I need to get retested somewhere else?
It is rather strange that it came back negative as, after the oral sex , I broke out in mouth ulcers (in my mouth and on lips) and swollen gums - never had this before. Also, for about 5 weeks post exposure, I had an intense burning skin sensation on my penis - I couldn't even touch it it was so sore).
Manty thanks for your time doctor.
I received my Herpes results today. I was tested 3.5 months post exposure. I can't tell if it was a reliable test.
Anti-HSV-1 IgG (In House blocking EIA) - Negative (6.5% inhibition)
Anti-HSV-2 IgG (In House blocking EIA) - Negative (20.3% inhibition)
Anti-HSV IgG (Dade Behring EIA) - Negative (OD/CO: 0.040).
I am hoping these are HerpesSelect results. Can you shed any light? Do I need to get retested somewhere else?
It is rather strange that it came back negative as, after the oral sex , I broke out in mouth ulcers (in my mouth and on lips) and swollen gums - never had this before. Also, for about 5 weeks post exposure, I had an intense burning skin sensation on my penis - I couldn't even touch it it was so sore).
Manty thanks for your time doctor.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I'm not familiar with that particular test; it isn't HerpeSelect. The format of the results suggest it is an accurate type-specific test, but I just don't know for sure. Seems likely to be a test not available in the U.S.
"Intense burning skin sensation" without visible lesions doesn't sound at all like herpes.
Presumably you have discussed the results with the provider who did the test. If not, that's where to go for further information. Sorry I can't be of more help.
HHH, MD
"Intense burning skin sensation" without visible lesions doesn't sound at all like herpes.
Presumably you have discussed the results with the provider who did the test. If not, that's where to go for further information. Sorry I can't be of more help.
HHH, MD
I just spoke to someone at the laboratory - they said it is an in-house test. I asked him how its efficacy compares to HerpeSelect, but he said he couldn't tell me as I am not a doctor. He did seem to know the comparison but because I am a patient, he won't tell me.
I can't ask my doctor to phone up because he is adamant that it is reliable (mind you, he had never heard of HerpeSelect!).
What does one have to do to get a reliable test done?! I live in London and don't know where to go.
I can't ask my doctor to phone up because he is adamant that it is reliable (mind you, he had never heard of HerpeSelect!).
What does one have to do to get a reliable test done?! I live in London and don't know where to go.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I'm not going to compete with the doctor who ordered your test. If you were tested at a UK GUM clinic, you undoubtedly can rely on the doctor and the test result. Since your symptoms do not suggest herpes and the test is negative, it seems you can reliably conclude you don't have HSV-2. Sorry, I can't help further.
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
You are reading content posted in the STDs Forum
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
