You should believe the swab test. The IgG test for HSV 1 misses 30% of HSV 1 infections, and if often misses them repeatedly in the same person. It also yields some false positives so overall, not a great test.
Terri
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You should believe the swab test. The IgG test for HSV 1 misses 30% of HSV 1 infections, and if often misses them repeatedly in the same person. It also yields some false positives so overall, not a great test.
Terri