I tested positive for HSV2 and mononucleosis a few years ago - based on a blood test - soon after I received the chicken pox vaccination. However, I have never had any symptoms associated with either. Since they are all different strains of the Herpes virus, is it possible the vaccination caused a false positive?
2007-05-03 20:58:08 · 8 answers · asked by Agape 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Thanks for the answers; however, I am looking for documented evidence more than opinions. Does anyone have any resources to support?
2007-05-04 02:09:50 · update #1
"Mono" is caused by the Epstein Barr virus, which is one of the 8 herpeviruses. Humans are carriers are of EBV, however, not all carriers develop diseases caused by this virus. Though MOST humans have no symptoms, HSV I and II can also be carried. Both strains, when active, can affect any area of the body (but primarily affects the mucous membranes).
False positives are rare. If you have any strain of the virus, don't worry yourself to death over it. If you can afford it, Valtrex is an excellent method of treatment. In fact, it suppresses outbreaks in most cases. Get educated about it and learn how to manage your condition. You'll soon realize that nearly everyone suffers from this (in one way or another...Chicken Pox, cold sores, mono, etc.).
2007-05-09 01:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Grace777 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-18 16:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Very possible. Chicken Pox is a documented cause of false positive test results.
Herpes is no big deal but in your case I doubt you even have the virus.
Herpes is almost the rule not the exception but many people don't ever get an outbreak just as in the case of Cold Sores. Both attack when you are stressed or in very poor health.
Don't sweat it in either case.
2007-05-03 21:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by thewindandtherainsoc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which you can test again if you want to. But, odds are you might be pregnant. False positives are very rare. In most cases they occur considering the experiment was taken incorrectly. You ought to have HcG hormones to your physique to get a constructive, and you only create these when you're pregnant.
2016-08-11 10:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by matzen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could attempt back in case you pick to. yet, odds are you're pregnant. pretend positives are very uncommon. in many circumstances they take position because the attempt develop into taken incorrectly. you should have HcG hormones on your body to get a favorable, and also you purely create those once you're pregnant.
2016-11-25 01:13:42 · answer #5 · answered by andie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blood test for herpes is not reliable at all. Do not worry about it unless you actually get symptoms of herpes.
2007-05-04 13:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by whtfsnow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is smart of you to realize you had just been immunized for chicken pox. NOW, it is time to be retested. This is a serious thing for you to know the answer to..............positive or negative...............a big question YOU need answered.
2007-05-11 03:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by laurel g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very probable.
2007-05-04 00:33:26 · answer #8 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋