HSV 1 IGG Test Results >5.00

[FHerpes]

I am trying to figure out if I should be more or less concerned about my test results.  

HSV1 IGG Herpeselect Type Specific AB  
HSV1 IGG Type Specific AB  >5.00
HSV2 IGG Type Specific AB 0.14

1. I am positive for HSV1 but not 2, correct?

2. Should I be concerned about HSV1 ?

3. I have had a recurring cold sore going back as far as I can remember. It pops up every 2-3 years and is quickly quelled by an electronic device (mine is a DermaSeptic).  Used properly the cold sore never fully appears and symptoms are gone within 2 days.

4. With these test results I am wondering could a cold sore like mine show up on the IGG test with the results I show or should I be concerned this is getting worse/spreading?


Thank you

[gracefromHHP]

certainly you need to talk about what you see down yonder that concerns you. have you talked about std's in general as well as testing?

if your herpes testing was done at least 3 months after the last time you had had sex with your ex spouse, it's accurate to reflect your status from that partner.  odds are your new partner has never been tested for herpes to know her status so it's one more thing to talk about too.

[FHerpes]

Recently divorced and finding my way around the dating scene again (after 21 years).  Had unprotected sex with someone I found out was not exactly honest about her history let's say.  So just wanted to be sure.  

Had last unprotected sex with my new partner (different girl)  literally 2 days before the test and she has what I suspect are genital warts but I am no expert and I am afraid to ask her directly. Now in a semi permanent relationship with this girl so I will need to address that soon.  

btw thank you for your input

[gracefromHHP]

you are + for hsv1 which you already were aware that you had due to your history of cold sores. The numeric result means nothing other than you have it.

how long prior to testing had you last had sex? was there a particular reason why you were tested?

grace