Is my result reliable?

[Woman9886]

Hi. I tested negative (igm and igg) for hsv 2 7-8 months after my last possible exposure. However ive been taking valtrex daily for the last 7-8 months for hsv 1. Just wondering if the negative result is reliable in this case.

[Woman9886]

Hi thanks for that. Does it completely halt or just delay the production of antibodies? This test was over a year ago and i have not had any symptoms whatsoever. But thats probably not surprising since i'm on valtrex.

I should have mentioned that if i did get type 2 it would have been around the same time as i got type 1, and started on the valtrex 1-2 months after that. Type i showed up positive in the test.

Do you think i should retest to be sure or can i assumee that because type 1 came up on the test that type 2 would have as well given the above. Thanks

[bobrope45]

some studies suggest that taking valtrex right from start (right after infection) might halt antibody production, causing false-negative results. but no reason to think that unless you had genital symptoms. no reason to doubt the results.