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I recently got a herpes test. The results were hsv 1 positive greater than 5 and hsv 2 3.39. I have read in different websites that being my hsv 1 is so high it can cause my hsv 2 to be a false positive. Is this correct? Should I get retested. The test that was used was herpeselect igg. Thank you in advance.
correct - if you haven't had obvious lesions genitally that a provider though was herpes or a lesion culture of symptoms, confirming your results with additional testing is the best course of action.
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Thanks Grace. I am really distraught. I usually get tested for all std's thinking herpes was included. Not many people know that herpes is not included. I have never had any signs of anything weird or abnormal... ever. So I was thinking that maybe I have a little hope :-) The Gyno that did the testing was not very helpful at all... everything I know I have research on the internet. I have an appointment to go see another gyno.on Tuesday, one I had seem before but never went back to due to location inconvenience. Thanks again for your response!
no need for another gyn - just a herpes WB blood test if you can get it ordered. If your provider uses quest labs, it's test # 34534
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
