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Why does hsv-1 get higher false negative for igg
I'm confused you had posted a couple of times how there is a high rate of false negative for hsv 1 igg blood test, is there a reason for that, and also does this mean that you can have a false positive? What's the difference? How will you really know that you have a false neg if you never get a cold sore, and could you have a false pos if you have very high point on blood test but never had a symptom.
I'm asking on a new thread because it's unrelated to my issues.
I'm asking on a new thread because it's unrelated to my issues.
the WB has one of the lowest rates of false negatives - it misses 1 out of 10.
lesion cultures are better to confirm hsv1 if testing negative but getting cold sores/oral lesions suspicious for herpes.
lesion cultures are better to confirm hsv1 if testing negative but getting cold sores/oral lesions suspicious for herpes.
Oh and I also wanted to comment on how it seems like hsv 1 and hsv 2 are opposites when it comes to testing! Like low pos hsv 2 is more possibly false while low pos hsv 1 is more possibly a positive!
Humm ok, I was just curious, let's say you had a neg for igg hsv 1 but had a suspicious cold sore would it be wise to get a wester blot? Is the western blot more accurate for hsv 1?
Again just curious since my hsv1>5 can't be false.
Again just curious since my hsv1>5 can't be false.
we don't know why exactly.
doesn't seem to be as many false positive issues for hsv1 igg testing though.
doesn't seem to be as many false positive issues for hsv1 igg testing though.
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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.
