Is Herpes Blood Test at 13th week and 23rd week conclusive?

[stvh34]

Hi,

I had pain/burning in anal region. Since I could not make out it's because of hsv or tinea (which I'm infected with)

I have undergone couple of blood tests for hsv 1 and 2 at 13th week and 23rd week respectively. Below are results

13th week,

IgM - <0.5 ; Negative
IgG - <0.5 ; Negative

23rd Week - I did only IgG test

IgG - <0.5 ; Negative

Are these tests conclusive?

Experts help on this much appreciated.

Thanks.

[stvh34]

Dear Experts,

I'm really sorry to bother again -- I have decided to move on but couple of things are stopping me -

PS -My exposure , Aug 20, 2016- unprotected oral. protected vaginal,

In November I had a pimple with pus on pubic hair region, no lesion was performed as I did blood tests.

Feb 2nd Week - A new pimple developed beside the old pimple in the pubic hair region

- I visited dermatologist after 5-8 days of pimple appearing  - he said it's herpes and no swab was done as it's too old

- I visited infectious disease specialist and he said its a papule and not herpes

From Feb 23, I started having lower body aches, (buttocks, knee joints, ankle joints, legs) and NO noticeable lesions developed.

I did blood test again on Feb 23 (26th week)
HSV1 0.09
HSV2 <0.5

Today, March 2nd, ache has come to down to mild.

My doubt is virus causing these symptoms without noticeable lesions ?

Am I infected with HSV1 or HSV2 on genital. ?

What should be my next steps?

All other STDs negative.

[stvh34]

I have fungal infection, so just not able to differentiate between herpes and fungal infection. I first noticed pain in rectal area after 13 weeks of exposure but I had severe fungal infection then so doctor just prescribed cream. So I applied cream allover genetial, rectal, thigh,. Applied continously for 6 weeks.(18 weeks) Then break.. At 21st burning or pain started. I went for test at 23Rd week. Since last few days  I&#39;m applying cream only on thighs. I&#39;ve taken anti fungal tablets as well. I haven&#39;t told doc about exposure.

[feelingundone]

In the absence of you having lesions. Absolutely trust your tests

[feelingundone]

These tests are absolutely conclusive. You can move forward without concern.

[stvh34]

After looking at some of the posts which had positive swab but negative igg I'm worried. There are no lesions on penile area, only burns in rectal. I only had unprotected oral. Unknown status of partner.

So can the blood igg tests be trusted?

[stvh34]

ADDITION - Both tests performed using CLIA method

[Sabinsharma]

I believe you are free of herpes burden. Enjoy !

[stvh34]

Thank you :)