Positive then negative

[tanxiety23]

Hello,

Back in 2019 I tested positive for hsv1 (14.70 IGG) and hsv2 (1.71 IGG). I retested again this week and got a negative result for HSV2. I had taken acyclovir 800mg 6 days before receiving this negative test.

Should I take this negative test and run with it as Negative? Seeing how my IGG was low the first time.

Western blot is very expensive for me right now.

[tanxiety23]

I am asymptomatic for HSV2.

[Terri Warren]

This combination of tests suggest that you don’t have HSV 2. How long did you take the acyclovir? And why were you taking it?

Terri

[tanxiety23]

Hi Terri thanks for responding,

6 days prior to my test I took one pill (800mg). The reason I took it was because I had a sexual encounter, she was aware of my status of Hsv2, explained that I never had Symptoms and low positive (protected sex).

Based on what I had mentioned still safe to assume I am negative?

[tanxiety23]

Additionally, prior to that 800mg day. 3 days before that I took acyclovir for 4 days (400mg) to prevent an outbreak for HSv1 that I’m prone to get once a year. I didn’t want to have a cold sore on my lips before the wedding.

I’ve had a 1.71 positive test since 2019 and this is the first time I retest since then. Shouldn’t the antibodies have gone up since then as well?

My main concern is what you make of this Terri, hopefully you can give me a peace of mind.

[tanxiety23]

Hi Terri,

Any updates to my follow up question? Thank you

[tanxiety23]

@terriwarren

[Terri Warren]

When you keep posting more as you have, it makes me think this is a newer post not an older one.
Taking antivirals for that short a time that long after a low positive, would not impact a new test. I still suspect that you are not infected with HSV, given your negative now.

Terri

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