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I have been hsv 2 positive for one to ten years. A few weeks ago I did a hsv 1 test.  The results are as follows igg for hsv 1 negative,
Igg for hsv 2 positive, and him combo reciprocal the number was 0.96. Is this an indication of hsv 1? I had saw some bulbs on my lips to find out they are not cold sores just a pattern on my lips that is why I initially asked for the test.
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15249123 tn?1478652475
In the absence of an actual cold sore i wouldn't be concerned at all. Mild irritations are a part of life. When we are worried we tend to over focus on things that normally would be barely noticeable
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15249123 tn?1478652475
No. You don't need to worry about hsv1
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Thanks. Was getting real nervous
Followup question. I was having itchy lips and throat one day..one part of my bottom lip is sore but no sign of a bump or outbreak. I testing 5 weeks post exposure so, just checking all is well. Been on valtrex for a while due to my hsv2.
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You should ask your doctor or the place that tested you.
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