October 4, 2014 at 5:06 pm #1469

Participant

I found out that I had HSV1 genitally through a culture, so I’m 99% percent sure I have it. I never get outbreaks so I plan on testing with the Western Blot next week because there might be that chance that the culture was wrong. I know its slim but I’ll take chances like that any day of the week over no chance.

The following are my follow up questions?

1) Based on what I already told you, do you think I should worry too much about testing positive for HSV2 with the Western Blot next week?
2) Why are Elisa tests so much more sensitive for HSV2 than HSV1?
3) What was the chances that both of my Elisa tests from two different labs were wrong? Did I not wait long enough from my last sexual encounter with my ex?
4) If I find out next week that I only have HSV1 genitally, do you recommend I take medication? I never had to but just curious.

Thanks again for your help.