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Antiviral Medication Question

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    • October 19, 2015 at 10:18 pm #10140
      devastatedgurl
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      Hi Terri,

      I need some clarification regarding antiviral medication. I know that taking antivirals will lead to a false negative HSV2 result but will it also affect the results for HSV1? Meaning, is it possible to be on antiviral medication and still have a positive result for HSV1? Also, is it possible for my doctor to order individual igg testing, specifically for HSV2, or does this type of test usually include both 1 & 2?

      Thank you.

    • October 20, 2015 at 11:45 am #10155
      Terri Warren
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      Taking antiviral medicine too soon every day after a new infection can cause a false negative antibody test, that is correct. And that is correct for new HSV 1 or new HSV 2. It is possible to be on antiviral medicine and still have a positive HSV 1 antibody test, yes, if the infection is older. Normally the testing includes both HSV 1 and HSV 2.

      The medicine impact is only on new infections, it does not impact antibody detection from old infections. Does that make sense?

      Terri

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