Okay this is what happened... I went for my regular "woman" checkup, and good my annual STD bloodwork as well, and a week and a half later, they tell me that my HSV 2 came back positive... I was in such shock because I've never had any signs or symptoms, that I went back for a "re-test"... well this time, they said that I was NEGATIVE for HSV 2, and positive for HSV 1... I'm so confused now, and they aren't doing anything to speed up the answers from the lab that they use... what should I do? What should I think? HELP!
2007-11-20 11:25:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Get all the numbers on one sheet. Look at the IgM and IgG values for each infection.
If your IgM is high (above the "reference value"), that usually indicated current infection. This is corroborated if you have a high IgG.
However if only your IgG is high, that is a sign of past infection or cross-reactivity. It's often regarded as a FALSE positive.
ADDENDUM to discuss herpes:
Okay, I didn't say enough about herpes itself. Let me elaborate. HSV-1 is traditionally oral herpes and HSV-2 is traditionally genital herpes. I say traditionally because thanks to unsafe oral sex practices, these strains are increasingly appearing on the "wrong" sites. You can get HSV-1 on the genitals and hSV-2 on the mouth. The virus does have its preferred site of residence, but it can make do with either site -- it just won't thrive as well.
Most people get HSV-1 non-sexually as small children, usually as toddlers who put their mouths all over stuff, or by receiving messy kisses from infected relatives (come give grandma a smoochy-smooch!). The majority of people have HSV-1, something around 60% of all adults have it. Many people do get cold sores, but many don't. They may have had a stray fever blister as kids, but as adults they may experience no symptoms at all.
However, HSV-2 is far more frequently sexually transmitted. About 20% of all adults have it, and many NEVER show symptoms. For those who do show symptoms, they are worst in the month immediately following infection. The first flare-up is the worst, and it gradually tapers off from there.
HSV is not curable, but if you get symptoms, you can control them with cyclovir-class drugs (Zovirax, Famvir and Valtrex).
So with that in mind, go back and look at a copy of your results. If there is no reference value listed on the sheet, call the lab (the client services number should be on the paper) and ask for it. Then compare your numbers to the reference value. If your IgM and IgG are high, like I said before, talk to your doctor.
2007-11-20 11:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-30 04:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand on these websites, HSV 1 is above the waist (mouth) and HSV 2 is below the waist (genitals).
2007-11-20 11:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by MJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is confusing. You cannot "speed up" culture results. They will be ready with the required time frame has passed. Hopefully, when your doctor calls you with the results, they will have a final diagnosis for you. You can have herpes without symptoms until you have what is called a "flare up" which then gives you burning and pain where the lesions are present. You can also give this to any partners you have.
2007-11-20 11:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by J B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 13:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would listen to gum drop....excellent answer
2007-11-20 11:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by carpal-tunnel-provider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋