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Hsv1 LOW IGG

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 1 month ago by Terri Warren.
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    • July 7, 2022 at 10:40 am #78027
      Lovebugx1
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      Hi. So I went to get tested May 31st for both hsv1 & hsv2 because my partner was unfaithful.
      His IGG for hsv1 was about 53.50 and was positive for hsv2 IGG 2.90
      But I was positive for HSV1 IGG 1.93 and negative for hsv2 in May 31st
      I went again in July 6th and retested and Was positive for hsv1 IGG 1.80 and hsv2 negative.

      I talked to the lady in any lab test and she said how my number where low it means I had this since a kid and if it was a high igg it means new exposure.. but every where I read says if IGG levels are low it could be a false positive.. I never had any symptoms or sores so I’m not sure.. do you think it could be a false positive and just recommend and western blot ?

    • July 8, 2022 at 12:44 pm #78035
      Terri Warren
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      I don’t know who you spoke with, but she’s way mixed up! Low positive are present for one of three reasons: 1) a new infection 2) a false positive or 3) a longer standing infection with just a low number on the IgG test. If you are concerned about it being possibly a false positive, a western blot would give you an accurate result. Also, your partner may have a false positive IgG for HSV 2. It is in the low positive range and the CDC strongly suggests that anyone with an index value lower than 3 should get a confirmatory test done, like the blot

      Terri

    • July 8, 2022 at 1:33 pm #78037
      Lovebugx1
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      Thank you for responding ! But why do you think my IGG level went down from 1.93 to 1.80? Does that what a new infection do?
      I don’t think it could be a old infection I’ve had 3 miscarriages and 3 kids in total and I’m pretty sure they tested for every STD, they would’ve told me. But I’m not so sure. I’ve never had a cold sore or any symptoms.

    • July 13, 2022 at 4:31 pm #78069
      Terri Warren
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      It is completely normal for IgG results to vary. That has no meaning. Most OB’s do not test for herpes during pregnancy but you could check your records to see.

      Terri

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