Summarized history:

• I was tested on 5/21 due to a scare that I thought was herpes but my Dr insisted was not. HSV2 IgG was negative

• I had unprotected sex with my last partner on approx 7/14/19. She was “unknowingly” HSV2 positive due to her Dr’s staff giving verbal results. Started using condoms after her doctor reviewed her test results with her. Sort of besides the point but wanted to be thorough. 

• Equivocal (0.96) test followed 3 months later by a Negative test (0.56)

My question is typical:

I had an equivocal result (0.96) followed nearly 3 months later by a much lower result (0.56). What do I tell my next partner? That I have a really good immune system? (joking of course)

Detailed history:

5/21/19 - outbreak that Dr insisted was a canker sore (he stated 99% certainty. Didn’t want to do a swab). Prescribed antibiotics and cleared up in 4 days.

5/21/19 - HSV2 IgG < 0.9 (self-ordered a full panel with LabCorp). HSV1 is 59+ and has been for years.

7/14/19 - probable exposure to HSV2 unprotected

7/25/19 HSV2 IgG = 0.96 equivocal (LabCorp)

10/11/19 HSV2 IgG < 0.9. I specifically called the lab for the exact measurement and it is 0.561.