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Outbreak in long term relationship
I have been in a monogamous relationship with my husband for about 4 years. Last week, I got what looked like a herpes outbreak! I was totally confused so I went to a gynecologist who also thought it was herpes. I had the blood test and got: HSV 1 Igg- 0.1 and HSV 2 Igg- 2.0 (both Igm were negative, but I've read that they're somewhat obsolete, wish I had known that before- could have saved me $100!) I've read that the lower the number, the more recent the infection. But how could that even be possible that I was only recently infected? I 100% trust my husband and there is no way infidelity is even an option. My husband is going to get tested as well, but his results won't be back for a few weeks unfortunately.
Any insight to this situation? Thanks!
Any insight to this situation? Thanks!
It says positive for HSV 2 Igg more than 1.1, but 2.0 is still considered "low positive", right? I unfortunately don't know which type of test they ran, as I do not live in the USA/Canada area.
So the numbers you get on Igg don't necessarily tell you how long you have had the virus? I just think it's strange I would be infected after 4 years together, and we don't use condoms (I'm on birth control). I sort of assumed it was me who had it all along, and this was just the first noticeable breakout. But is that possible with such low numbers?
As for re-test, should we wait until my husband gets his results and then go get re-tested? Should I get HSV 2 Igg only? I ask because each test is $50 and I'd like to not have to pay for frivolous exams (like the Igm, curses!)
So the numbers you get on Igg don't necessarily tell you how long you have had the virus? I just think it's strange I would be infected after 4 years together, and we don't use condoms (I'm on birth control). I sort of assumed it was me who had it all along, and this was just the first noticeable breakout. But is that possible with such low numbers?
As for re-test, should we wait until my husband gets his results and then go get re-tested? Should I get HSV 2 Igg only? I ask because each test is $50 and I'd like to not have to pay for frivolous exams (like the Igm, curses!)
The numbers I believe are dependent on the manufacturers kit. If it is Herpeselect then it could be considered a low positive. The only real way to appreciate if you have a recent infection is to have a negative followed by a strong positive at a subsequent test with potentially low to mid range values in between. Reaching conclusions from a single test is very difficult.
How could this happen? It is entirely possible that you or your husband were infected prior to the relationship and you have just had a recurrent outbreak or just been recently infected by your husband. In many instances, infidelity is not a factor in the outcomes.
How could this happen? It is entirely possible that you or your husband were infected prior to the relationship and you have just had a recurrent outbreak or just been recently infected by your husband. In many instances, infidelity is not a factor in the outcomes.
Hi. igm is not accurate only igg is. Your numbers are low and a retest is advised
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