[Question #2120] Herpes IGG antibody test for hsv1 and hsv2

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88 months ago



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88 months ago
I tested negative for igg antibody for hav 1 and 2.  Does they mean I do not have herpes because I get symptoms similar to herpes sometimes 
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
88 months ago
Hello and welcome to our forum. The IgG test for herpes picks up 70% of HSV one in infections and 92% of HSV-2 infections compared to the gold standard herpes Western blot. Can you tell me more about your symptoms that are similar to herpes? Have you ever had these symptoms evaluated buy a clinician or swab tested? Thank you.

Terri
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