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Herpes tests please explain me

I asked a question earlier no one replied. Please make arepy for this.
I had unprotected sex. After 2 months and till now i have burning sensation on my legs and thighs mainly. Is this related to herpes.
I tested for herpes twice after 13 weeks negative
hsv 1 & 2igg
hsv 1& 2 igm clia.
Interpretation Value
1.1 positive
And after 21 weeks again made a test elisa
hsv 1 igg 1.56 negative
Hsv 2 igg 1.72 negative
Index value
positive >11.0
Negative<.90
Equivocal 9 -11
Am really confused am i really negative or positive. I dont understand these values. Please help me someone. Will be a greate help.
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15249123 tn?1478652475
Igm tests are absolutely worthless. Your igg is negative. Your negative.
No expert recommends igm as they are very unreliable and full of false positives
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My value foŕ clia above test is <0.50 for both igg & igm sorry i couldnt mention that.
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