HSV2 Swab Positive, Yet Negative 6 month IGG Blood Test

[moshen]

Hi! So, I KNOW I have hsv2 genital via swab. I just hit my 6 month mark and had a full std panel done including an IGG specific herpes test. It came back negative for the antibodies. (both hsv1&2). What does this mean for me? The doctor said we'll redo the test in a few months; however, as she told me - I could be in the 5% who never get the antibodies! Would that mean constant outbreaks? I'm really nervous... Thanks in advance for your help (I had 6 OB my first 4 months, so I'm now I'm on a gram Valtrex and haven't had an outbreak since)

[feelingundone]

Not necessarily. The valtrex is obviously doing a good job. You may still build antibodies. Some folks takes a long while to build them. I wouldn't call you cursed at all

[moshen]

Thank you! I heard that I was doomed because of the lack of my body to make the antibodies (if that is the case) You just put my mind at ease! Thank you so much... I also heard that some people also ALWAYS will have a low antibody level on Igg tests, but they still have herpes, but even so, not a lot of outbreaks... I ALSO heard valtrex doesn't effect the igg test. Anyway, I'm glad I had this forum to ask my question. I honestly would like to know a more scientific answer to why someone's body wouldn't make antibodies to a virus. I'm really curious about how and why that could happen. I tried google, but still couldn't find the answer. Do you have anymore information on the subject? If so, thanks in advance; if not, thanks so much for your answer and maybe you can point me in the direction of someone to explain this phenomenon to me?

[feelingundone]

Your Dr is correct as you are probably in the 5%. In rare cases tough I have heard of people taking more than 6 months to test positive. Keep up on the valtrex and retest again in a few months.

[moshen]

Thanks for responding... can you tell me what happens in this case? Will I be cursed with constant outbreaks the rest of my life as I'll have no antibodies?