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Igg hsv1 and hsv2 positive, biokit hsv2 negative, should i be concerned?
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Two months ago i had casual encounter with condom. 10 days later got std test, all negative but herpes, igg hsv1 positive value at 13.00, hsv2positive value at 1.48. This is when i started to worry. So i started reading forums to find out more about herpes. To this day i had no clue what that is. I've red that the low value of hsv2 at 1.48 could be false positive. Some how i got biokit hsv2 rapid test, which came negative, so i was relaxed. But 8 weeks after the exposure i have had some tingling on the foreseen of the penis. The very next day it was some kind of painfull when the penis was rubbing on my underwear. i ordered std test again and everything came negative, but igg hsv1 at 15.00 positive, and igg hsv2 at 1.30 positive. I did another 2 biokit hav2 rapid tests, which both came negative. It was panfull for only one day. I looked at it many times to see if there is some sort of bumps or anything. It was a little bit redish but no bumps. Couple of days later still tingling sensation. I checked again and there were 2 very small pin hole size bumps. They could of been there the first day but i didn't see them. Visited a urgent care dr , he looked at them and said it does not look like herpes. I told him about my std test resault and he prescribed me antivirals, and said just see how it goes in the next several days. If they goes bigger and crate ulcer it is 100% herpes. He also said it is low positive value for hsv2 but since i have this think developing it most likely herpes. I sent couple of pics to a dermatologist to look at them and he said it could be hsv2, bum seams like tight underwear causing irritation, put hydrocortisone for 5 days . Its been 6 days since initial discomfort and the bumps are still the same, and tingling sensation. It is less than in the begining but it is still there. I see that the most acurate test for detecting hsv2 is Western Blot which im thinking to get. Im really confused and worried. Please help!
Two months ago i had casual encounter with condom. 10 days later got std test, all negative but herpes, igg hsv1 positive value at 13.00, hsv2positive value at 1.48. This is when i started to worry. So i started reading forums to find out more about herpes. To this day i had no clue what that is. I've red that the low value of hsv2 at 1.48 could be false positive. Some how i got biokit hsv2 rapid test, which came negative, so i was relaxed. But 8 weeks after the exposure i have had some tingling on the foreseen of the penis. The very next day it was some kind of painfull when the penis was rubbing on my underwear. i ordered std test again and everything came negative, but igg hsv1 at 15.00 positive, and igg hsv2 at 1.30 positive. I did another 2 biokit hav2 rapid tests, which both came negative. It was panfull for only one day. I looked at it many times to see if there is some sort of bumps or anything. It was a little bit redish but no bumps. Couple of days later still tingling sensation. I checked again and there were 2 very small pin hole size bumps. They could of been there the first day but i didn't see them. Visited a urgent care dr , he looked at them and said it does not look like herpes. I told him about my std test resault and he prescribed me antivirals, and said just see how it goes in the next several days. If they goes bigger and crate ulcer it is 100% herpes. He also said it is low positive value for hsv2 but since i have this think developing it most likely herpes. I sent couple of pics to a dermatologist to look at them and he said it could be hsv2, bum seams like tight underwear causing irritation, put hydrocortisone for 5 days . Its been 6 days since initial discomfort and the bumps are still the same, and tingling sensation. It is less than in the begining but it is still there. I see that the most acurate test for detecting hsv2 is Western Blot which im thinking to get. Im really confused and worried. Please help!
My concerns were that i have 2 very small things the size of a pin hole on my penis that at week 8 after exposure started to bother me. It lasted 2 days. They never progress to anything more than what they are now. The doc at the std clinic checked them out and said those are swet glands, and sometime they get irritated. That is why i had some doubts i have hsv2, also i was certain i have hsv1, igg test value at 13, but no symptoms, so i thought i coud have hsv2 without symptoms either. So i just wanted to be sure im clear on hsv2.
Thanks for your imput here in this forum. It gives so much relive to so many people.
Thanks for your imput here in this forum. It gives so much relive to so many people.
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You're welcome. I agree with the Dr at the std clinic as this,doesn't sound like hsv
You wouldn't have tested positive ten days after exposure. The odds are this is probably a false positive. Especially when the biokit was negative both times. Hsv2 tests are sensitive and can pick up hsv1 antibodies. It's pretty common.
Hi everyone, i wanted to update you after being diagnosed positive for hsv2 with no outbreaks, and the positive being at value 1.48, i went and did the western blot test. It come negative for hsv2, and positive for hsv1, which i have never had any cold sores or anything on my lips.
I went to Seattle for the test. I could not find any lab to draw blood, spin it and give it to me, so i can send it to UW. My primary doc said they do not draw blood at thair ofice, and sent me to labcorp, where they said it is against their policy to give blood to patients. I called several other labs but they all said no way thay can give the blood to me. And especially when they hear my accent who knows what they think. They all wanted to convince me that the test they do is acurate and they will thest me for hsv. This is another prove how little they know about hsv and hsv testing. I guess i should go to another doc. Anyway, if someone has to go to Seatlle for the western blot test, you can not go to University of Washington, unless you are resident of the state. They can only send you the kit, than you find someone to draw bloo and spin it for you, and you send it back to UW, following precisely the instructions provided with the kit. But there is another std clinic that does the western blot test, its called Horbourview std clinic of Seattle. I think somehow they are conected to the UW virology center.
I know its expensive if you have to go there. Between plane ticket, rent a car, hotel, 2 days out of work, and the test cost me $2000. But there is no price for the stress i had to go trough. Now after few months of constant stress about it i can concentrate on my job and make those money back.
P.S. I also did 7 biokit hsv2 rapid test, all negative. The doc at the Seattle's clinic said it is very good test, it is specific for hsv2. To get one is not expensive, and the resault is almost immediately, 10-15 min. The problem is there is only one place you can get it from, and it comes only in a box of 20, which cost $700.
I wish good luck to anyone with low positive to turn out to be false positive (negative).
I went to Seattle for the test. I could not find any lab to draw blood, spin it and give it to me, so i can send it to UW. My primary doc said they do not draw blood at thair ofice, and sent me to labcorp, where they said it is against their policy to give blood to patients. I called several other labs but they all said no way thay can give the blood to me. And especially when they hear my accent who knows what they think. They all wanted to convince me that the test they do is acurate and they will thest me for hsv. This is another prove how little they know about hsv and hsv testing. I guess i should go to another doc. Anyway, if someone has to go to Seatlle for the western blot test, you can not go to University of Washington, unless you are resident of the state. They can only send you the kit, than you find someone to draw bloo and spin it for you, and you send it back to UW, following precisely the instructions provided with the kit. But there is another std clinic that does the western blot test, its called Horbourview std clinic of Seattle. I think somehow they are conected to the UW virology center.
I know its expensive if you have to go there. Between plane ticket, rent a car, hotel, 2 days out of work, and the test cost me $2000. But there is no price for the stress i had to go trough. Now after few months of constant stress about it i can concentrate on my job and make those money back.
P.S. I also did 7 biokit hsv2 rapid test, all negative. The doc at the Seattle's clinic said it is very good test, it is specific for hsv2. To get one is not expensive, and the resault is almost immediately, 10-15 min. The problem is there is only one place you can get it from, and it comes only in a box of 20, which cost $700.
I wish good luck to anyone with low positive to turn out to be false positive (negative).
No supplements will effect the western blot. It's a shame they don't send the kits anymore. I wish you the best and please keep us posted. We're here if you need anything.
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Sorry for the confusion. They still send the the kit. But it is a hassle to fi d someone to draw blood and spin it. Most labs refuse to do it. And than you have to send it refrigerated overnight. In a month I'll do another biokit and post it here how it goes. And update if i develop some ulcers or anythig.
Ten days is to soon for a positive hsv test. So it's very clear you have a long established hsv1 infection. Hsv2 igg tests are very sensitive and you are probably getting cross over from your hsv1 giving you a false negative for hsv2. I am very surprised your Dr didn't perform a swab test on the area of concern. The biokit rapid test is used as a confirmation test and the fact they came back negative is a good sign. Another good sign is the hsv2 value isn't really growing. I would be surprised if you actually have hsv2.
I would get the western blot at 16 weeks. I'm betting it comes back negative for hsv2. You can see about a swab tests if the bumps are still there.
I would get the western blot at 16 weeks. I'm betting it comes back negative for hsv2. You can see about a swab tests if the bumps are still there.
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Thanks for your quick response @feelingundone. I really appreciate your input. The bumps are still there, and i feel less and less tingling. I'll try to find a std speialist to swipe them .
In 8 or 9 weeks I'll go to Seattle for Western Blot and hope to be negative. Do you think that taking suplaments like L-lisine for imune system can afect the Western Blot?
I talked to the university of Washington virology center and they told me that only residents of their state can participate in their research about hsv(performing western blot test). But they gave me a phone number of std clinic in Seattle which do the Western Blot to anyone.
Thanks
In 8 or 9 weeks I'll go to Seattle for Western Blot and hope to be negative. Do you think that taking suplaments like L-lisine for imune system can afect the Western Blot?
I talked to the university of Washington virology center and they told me that only residents of their state can participate in their research about hsv(performing western blot test). But they gave me a phone number of std clinic in Seattle which do the Western Blot to anyone.
Thanks
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