Igg results.

[User1]

Hi Terri,

I have written here before relating ti a handjob. I did an igg test and my results were as below.

Hsv1 0.118

Hsv2 <0.500.

So results were negative but my question is how accurate are these tests? Its been about 6 months since potential exposure so i think i left enough time.

I have a spot in my pubic region which just came up today so Im still worried. Do i need to get a scrape test done on this. Or can i be sure now i do not have it based on those results

[Terri Warren]

You should have a swab test done on any concerning skin change.
at 6 months out, the HSV 1 IgG test picks up 70% of infections, compared to the western blot and 92% of HSV 2 infections.

Terri

• This reply was modified 9 months ago by Terri Warren.

[User1]

Sorry if i have mis understood something here. At 6 months since potential exposure are you saying the igg test would only pick up 20% of hsv2 infevtions?

Why is that? I thought after infection antibodies stay in the system for life?

[Terri Warren]

Sorry that was a typo. 92%

Terri

[User1]

Thanks Terri so the igg are the most accurate thing i can get in the uk then i guess

[User1]

Is it possible for me to do a western blot in the uk?

Or is a swab test also accurate?

[User1]

Hi Terri unfortunately today in breaking out with multiple bumps on my pubic region again Im absolutely distraught right now. Whats the best thing to do?

[Terri Warren]

Get them swab tested!

Terri

[User1]

Ok thanks. I think they are herpes. Which will mean i got it from the handjob I have discussed previously

[Terri Warren]

No, that is not correct. You don’t get herpes from a handjob. Be sure to have the bumps swab tested.

Terri

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