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low positive for hsv2 never had symptoms
Recently had a complete STD bloodwork done. Everything came back negative with the exception of low IGM and IGG for Herpes 2. My IGM was 2.34 and my IGG was 2.43. I've never had any symptoms or an outbreak and have done extensive research online. Now I am totally confused. I read that 3.5 or above is a true positive. Can I please get some clarification.
there are supposed type specific igm tests but we still in general don't recommend them. the accuracy rate is still way too low and the false positive rate way too high.
at this point the best thing to do is get your partner tested for hsv2. If your partner is negative, then confirm your status with a herpes WB or a biokit hsv2 igg blood test to see if it's a true positive or not. You have a low positive so finding out if there's a chance of a newly acquired infection or not will help you figure out what testing to have next and when.
grace
at this point the best thing to do is get your partner tested for hsv2. If your partner is negative, then confirm your status with a herpes WB or a biokit hsv2 igg blood test to see if it's a true positive or not. You have a low positive so finding out if there's a chance of a newly acquired infection or not will help you figure out what testing to have next and when.
grace
If i have a low positive for hsv2 igm and hsv2 igg, then does that mean I have a recent infection?
The information I am finding seems to be very conflicting. I don't even think I have it at all because my range is so low and I've never had an outbreak. My dr says I have an old exposure and that's why my numbers are so low even if i never had an outbreak and to just not worry about it. Needless to say I think she's nuts! She was quick to rush me off the phone and told me to look on the internet and that because i tested over the range for both that there is no doubt that I definitely have it and not to bother with additional testing.
The information I am finding seems to be very conflicting. I don't even think I have it at all because my range is so low and I've never had an outbreak. My dr says I have an old exposure and that's why my numbers are so low even if i never had an outbreak and to just not worry about it. Needless to say I think she's nuts! She was quick to rush me off the phone and told me to look on the internet and that because i tested over the range for both that there is no doubt that I definitely have it and not to bother with additional testing.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Confusing-Igg-Test-Results/show/771141 is a prior post by HHH that goes into details as to why we recommend additional confirmatory testing. Perhaps reading through that will help you understand why I recommended additional testing to confirm your status.
keep asking questions!
grace
keep asking questions!
grace
Ok. Read through that forum. If I am a low positive for both IGM and IGG for HSV2. Could this mean that I am recently infected?
My doctor said it was old.
Ugh.....so much conflict here.
My doctor said it was old.
Ugh.....so much conflict here.
totally ignore the igm results. it's a flawed test and you can't really ascertain anything from your results.
in theory, the igg would reflect a not recent infection. That said, about 1/2 of folks who contract hsv2, will test + on the igg in as little as 2-3 weeks. So in other words, you can't really put a time frame on infection with a + igg either. if your partner tests negative for hsv2 , then you know that it can't be a newly acquired infection for you so it'll be time to confirm your results to see if it's a false positive or not with one of the 2 tests I recommended.
your doctor probably is not as up to date as they need to be on herpes testing since for starters they ordered an igm for herpes. we provide the most up to date info on herpes and testing here so that you can get the answers you need. most providers aren't up to date on the false positive issues either :(
it's well worth confirming your status. If you really have hsv2, taking even the simplest of precautions can reduce the risk of transmission to your partner significantly.
grace
in theory, the igg would reflect a not recent infection. That said, about 1/2 of folks who contract hsv2, will test + on the igg in as little as 2-3 weeks. So in other words, you can't really put a time frame on infection with a + igg either. if your partner tests negative for hsv2 , then you know that it can't be a newly acquired infection for you so it'll be time to confirm your results to see if it's a false positive or not with one of the 2 tests I recommended.
your doctor probably is not as up to date as they need to be on herpes testing since for starters they ordered an igm for herpes. we provide the most up to date info on herpes and testing here so that you can get the answers you need. most providers aren't up to date on the false positive issues either :(
it's well worth confirming your status. If you really have hsv2, taking even the simplest of precautions can reduce the risk of transmission to your partner significantly.
grace
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