I am 28 weeks pregnant and I received a call from my Dr. stating that my HSV IGG test came back that I tested positive for type 2 antibodies. (result was 3.43) I am shocked to say the least and I feel that this may be a false positive.
Here is the background info. I was tested 12 months ago for this with my 1st pregnancy and came up negative. My husband was tested for all STD's 8 months ago when he was discharged from the military and all were neg. We had a huge discussion after these most recent results and neither of us have been unfaithful. I know I have type one and I have had it since childhood, same with my husband. Neither of us have experienced any type 2 symptoms.
The nurse who called me said very nonchalantly that at 36 weeks the Dr. would just put me on Valtrex. I read the Valtrex website and the drug has not had full testing on pregnant women. This does not make me feel comfortable.
Should I ask the Dr. to retest? Should my husband get tested? If the 2nd test comes up high, should I request a C-section to prevent any transfer of the virus to the baby since I don't feel comfortable taking any type of non tested drug during my pregnancy? Acyclovier had been tested but only on a VERY small test group and they said further testing should be done, so is the C-section the safest choice if I choose no to take the prescription? Please enlighten me!