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False Positive?

Good evening doctor,

I recently got tested for all types of std's as my boyfriend and I would like to start planning for children in the near future (2 yrs). I was tested for EVERYTHING on my visit, including HSV1/2 and HIV/AIDS. I came back negative for EVERYTHING except HSV2? I spent nearly 1/2 hour with my doctor asking how? I have NEVER had any type of outbreak (lesion/genitalwart) or common symtoms of this STD? She mentioned my results were so low , that it could be a false positive?
I am so anxious and concerned with future planning for a baby; is it a good idea for me to send away for the Western Blot Test? I have seen so many images and articles of those who have this who have to deliver by c-section due to outbreaks.  Granted, my boyfriend has had HSV1 since a child and I am wondering if this could have led to my positive results for HSV2?




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Vance is correct but here is some info to ease the mind, before posting over there.

http://www.herpesonline.org/hsv1vs2.html

-NA
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All herpes questions please post in the herpes community, see the link above.
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