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im hoping Grace or another medical professional can help me with my situation
I got routine blood work done at my Gyn office a month ago. I tested positive on hsv 2 igg. My value was a 2.7. Ive been reading forums pretty much since i got diagnosed. I see where a lot of views on retesting if you range under 3.5. Ive never had any symptoms or outbreaks to my knowledge. Ive also been with the same partner for 3 years hes never experienced symptoms either. Opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I got routine blood work done at my Gyn office a month ago. I tested positive on hsv 2 igg. My value was a 2.7. Ive been reading forums pretty much since i got diagnosed. I see where a lot of views on retesting if you range under 3.5. Ive never had any symptoms or outbreaks to my knowledge. Ive also been with the same partner for 3 years hes never experienced symptoms either. Opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I agree it's confusing. "DNA" must mean something other than the usual (genetic) term, perhaps an abbreviation for the ELISA ratio (which is what the number 2.7 is). Or it's a typo, and should be "EIA". You could probably find out by calling the lab.
I have a copy of my results. It says HSV 2 IGG DNA 2.7
Written just like that. That's what is confusing me.
Written just like that. That's what is confusing me.
If you do indeed have HSV1, it increases the likelihood your HSV2 result is false. The Western blot should sort it out.
If you have HSV2, you'll probably never know when and from whom you were infected, and it really shouldn't matter too much.
Quest owns the HerpeSelect line of IgG blood tests and that's what they do routinely. I'm confused by your last statement; IgG and DNA are entirely different tests. There is no DNA test on blood, only for a specimen from a lesion.
If you have HSV2, you'll probably never know when and from whom you were infected, and it really shouldn't matter too much.
Quest owns the HerpeSelect line of IgG blood tests and that's what they do routinely. I'm confused by your last statement; IgG and DNA are entirely different tests. There is no DNA test on blood, only for a specimen from a lesion.
you can get HSV-1 in your vagina, as well as your eyes. It knows no boundries. It is simply a skin lesion, like if you get the flu. You will not die. And, just like getting the flu every winter, you may get a herpes outbreak. 100M American's have it and 43M don't know they have it. 1 in 3 women have it. It'll be ok. It is a mangeable disease, like autism or diabetes. As long as you take care of yourself, you will be fine.
so i guess i can assume that the encounter i had before its probably not likely i got it from him? i have seen alot of forums were people have tested much greater number than i, then got western blot and it was negative. So that makes me feel a lil better as well.
they didnt test me for hsv1 but i know i have it cause i do get occasional cold sores. Do u know what kind of test quest diagnostics uses? Im confused on it saying hsv2 igg dna?
they didnt test me for hsv1 but i know i have it cause i do get occasional cold sores. Do u know what kind of test quest diagnostics uses? Im confused on it saying hsv2 igg dna?
The causes of false positive HSV2 tests are unknown. You'll find websites that talk about infection with other viruses in the herpes group, but that explains few if any false positive result.
That your partner has a negative result is great, but it doesn't mean anything in regard to your test result. You still need additional testing if you want to sort this out.
If one member of a couple has HSV2, the average transmission risk is about once for every 1,000 episodes of unprotected vaginal sex. The chance from the exposure you mention is a lot lower than this.
What was your HSV1 result? If positive, it increases the chance your HSV2 result is false.
That your partner has a negative result is great, but it doesn't mean anything in regard to your test result. You still need additional testing if you want to sort this out.
If one member of a couple has HSV2, the average transmission risk is about once for every 1,000 episodes of unprotected vaginal sex. The chance from the exposure you mention is a lot lower than this.
What was your HSV1 result? If positive, it increases the chance your HSV2 result is false.
well my partner got blood tested and he is negative! That does give me hope.. im just wondering what could of caused a false positive like this? Not to say it is, but out of curiousity. I got my test done at Quest but i really dont know what kind of test they used. It just says Hsv2 igg dna. If i do retest which is better biokit or western blot?
I have another question as well, Years ago i had a one time protected encounter with a guy whom i dont his status. It lasted about 20 seconds and not alot of rubbing nor skin to skin contact. Whats the rate of transmission of that kind of encounter?
sorry for all the questions just really confused.
I have another question as well, Years ago i had a one time protected encounter with a guy whom i dont his status. It lasted about 20 seconds and not alot of rubbing nor skin to skin contact. Whats the rate of transmission of that kind of encounter?
sorry for all the questions just really confused.
It is true that only a value of 3.5 is definitely positive, and there is a chance you don't have HSV2. However, 2.7 is pretty high, making it probable that you have HSV2. But it would make sense for you to have a confirmatory test. Talk to your doctor about having an HSV Western blot test. You could also arrange for your partner to be tested, although you might want to wait until you know for sure whether you have it.
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