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Had protected sex with a woman in Mid March. Early April, severe irritation on penis. Lymphatic system seemed inflamed. However, never any lesions. Doctor looked at it and dismissed as skin irritation. Had another bout of irritation. Then started getting ear tingling. Doctor stated that likely Herpes Zoster. Finally convinced physician to give me HSV1 and HSV2 blood work. Both came back negative. I have read that IgG can give a false negative as it takes a while to develop antibodies. . But with this timeframe could that be possible.
Herpes Simplex I and II IgG Antibodies 07/03/2014 14:05
0.09 0.00-0.90 Herpes simplex IgG I Index
0.06 0.00-0.90 Herpes simplex IgG II Index
Herpes Simplex I and II IgG Antibodies 07/03/2014 14:05
0.09 0.00-0.90 Herpes simplex IgG I Index
0.06 0.00-0.90 Herpes simplex IgG II Index
no, eventually shows them if positive. Delaying past 6 months is rare
Just weird that I still get the ear tingling. What is the chance of a false negative for these tests. Do plan on retesting in 60 days. But are there some that have HSV and do show anti-bodies?
HI, the test would be conclusive at 3 months but 8 weeks should a low positive if you were infected. Also herpes zoster is a shingles outbreak not hsv and it is more compatible for the thigh and buttox area. I would feel confident that your negative at this point in time.
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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.
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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.
