Q: i got lab results: herpes simplex 1 igg 29.4, herpes simplex 2 igg 13.7 both positive, but herpes simplex 1 & 2 ivm negative <0.5 what does this mean?

Old infection : This means you have both types of herpes and that they are old infections. Because your igm is negative we know you acquired these longer than six weeks ago.

Q: i have small grains in the pubic 2 month ago white aut any pain serum herpes(simplex 1) igmnegative= <1.0 serum herpes(simplex 1 1 igg positive(24.26?

Not herpes: Typically if their is no pain then the lesions are not herpes. The lab results suggest previous exposure to herpes. Hope this helps.

Q: which taip of herpes 1 or 2? serum herpes(simplex 1) igm) negative = <1.0 serum herpes(simplex1 1 igg positive 24.26

Not sure.: Type 1 herpes is typically associated with cold sores of the mouth and type 2 herpes is most often associated with genital herpes. However, either virus can be associated with an outbreak in either area as well as other areas of the body. Hope this helps.

Q: if i tested positive for herpes simplex 1, what to do?

Nothing: About 80% of folks have antibodies in their blood. Don't kiss people you aren't married to when there's tingling or blisters on your lips. Especially babies. If fever blisters pop up on your lips, your physician can help. Best wishes.

Q: please help! what happens if you are tested positive for herpes simplex 1.. will you ever get outbreaks in your genitals?

Possibly: It's possible to get an outbreak of hsv-1 on your genital region if you contracted hsv-1 at the genital region. For instance, if someone with an oral hsv-1 lesion (cold sore) performed oral sex on your genitalia, they could potentially pass the hsv-1 to your genitals, making you susceptible for outbreaks of hsv-1 in your genital region.

Q: could you give some one herpes simplex 1 if you don't have a cold sore/fever blister?

Maybe: The herpes family of viruses are very common. Some people will get outbreaks, others who are exposed may never have an outbreak, and only with a blood test will find out they were ever exposed. For those who have outbreaks, they can release the virus before a sore is present, either oral or genital sores.

Q: if my blood test and culture came back positive for hsv1 on my genital area does that make it the same as having genital2 herpes? can hsv1 turn into hsv2? can i give a new partner herpes simplex 1 without having an outbreak present?

No. No. Yes.: Herpes 1 cannot turn into 2, nor vice versa. A person is not immune to herpes 1 unless he has caught herpes 1, and likewise, he is not immune to herpes 2 unless he has caught herpes 2. That means having herpes 1 does not protect you against herpes 2, and vice versa. That also means having herpes 1 on one part of the body should prevent you from getting new herpes 1 on a different part of the body.

Q: how accurate is serology for herpes simplex 1 and 2?

Viral isolation: None of the serologic tests will convincingly differentiate between herpes types 1 & 2 infections. The only way to definitively do this is to isolate the virus and test it for type.

Q: could you compare and contrast herpes simplex 1 vs 2?

Herpes 1 and 2: the majority of Genital Herpes is Type 2 however about a third of genital herpes is t ype 1 wich usually occurs on the face and is know as a 'cold sore' they are close cousins! Besides using a condom to prevent spread of genital herpes, there are a number of antriviral medications that decrease spread and can shorten an outbreak. See your physician for a prescription

Q: is it possible to get both herpes simplex 1 and 2 on your lips?

Yes: Both types of herpes are now common in all locations.

Question 1

i got lab results: herpes simplex 1 igg 29.4, herpes simplex 2 igg 13.7 both positive, but herpes simplex 1 & 2 ivm negative  <0.5 what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Old infection : This means you have both types of herpes and that they are old infections. Because your igm is negative we know you acquired these longer than six weeks ago.

Question 2

i have small grains in the pubic 2 month ago white aut any pain 
serum herpes(simplex 1) igmnegative= <1.0
serum herpes(simplex 1 1 igg positive(24.26?

Accepted Answer

Not herpes: Typically if their is no pain then the lesions are not herpes.  The lab results suggest previous exposure to herpes.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

which taip of herpes 1 or 2?
serum herpes(simplex 1) igm) 
negative    = <1.0
serum herpes(simplex1 1 igg positive 24.26

Accepted Answer

Not sure.: Type 1 herpes is typically associated with cold sores of the mouth and type 2 herpes is most often associated with genital herpes.  However, either virus can be associated with an outbreak in either area as well as other areas of the body.  Hope this helps.

Question 4

if i tested positive for herpes simplex 1, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: About 80% of folks have antibodies in their blood. Don't kiss people you aren't married to when there's tingling or blisters on your lips. Especially babies. If fever blisters pop up on your lips, your physician can help. Best wishes.

Question 5

please help! what happens if you are tested positive for herpes simplex 1.. will you ever get outbreaks in your genitals?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It's possible to get an outbreak of hsv-1 on your genital region if you contracted hsv-1 at the genital region.  For instance, if someone with an oral hsv-1 lesion (cold sore) performed oral sex on your genitalia, they could potentially pass the hsv-1 to your genitals, making you susceptible for outbreaks of hsv-1 in your genital region.

Question 6

could you give some one herpes simplex 1 if you don't have a cold sore/fever blister?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The herpes family of viruses are very common. Some people will get outbreaks, others who are exposed may never have an outbreak, and only with a blood test will find out they were ever exposed.

For those who have outbreaks, they can release the virus before a sore is present, either oral or genital sores.

Question 7

if my blood test and culture came back positive for hsv1 on my genital area does that make it the same as having genital2 herpes? can hsv1 turn into hsv2? can i give a new partner herpes simplex 1 without having an outbreak present?

Accepted Answer

No. No. Yes.: Herpes 1 cannot turn into 2, nor vice versa. A person is not immune to herpes 1 unless he has caught herpes 1, and likewise, he is not immune to herpes 2 unless he has caught herpes 2. That means having herpes 1 does not protect you against herpes 2, and vice versa. That also means having herpes 1 on one part of the body should prevent you from getting new herpes 1 on a different part of the body.

Question 8

how accurate is serology for herpes simplex 1 and 2?

Accepted Answer

Viral isolation: None of the serologic tests will convincingly differentiate between herpes types 1 & 2 infections.  The only way to definitively do this is to isolate the virus and test it for type.

Question 9

could you compare and contrast herpes simplex 1 vs 2?

Accepted Answer

Herpes 1 and 2: the majority of Genital Herpes is Type 2 however about a third of genital herpes
is t ype 1 wich usually occurs on the face and is know as a 'cold sore' they are close cousins!
Besides using a condom to prevent spread
of genital herpes, there are a number of antriviral medications that decrease spread and can shorten an outbreak. See your physician for a prescription

Question 10

is it possible to get both herpes simplex 1 and 2 on your lips?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both types of herpes are now common in all locations.

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I got lab results: herpes simplex 1 igg 29.4, herpes simplex 2 igg 13.7 both positive, but herpes simplex 1 & 2 ivm negative <0.5 what does this mean?

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I have small grains in the pubic 2 month ago white aut any pain serum herpes(simplex 1) igmnegative= <1.0 serum herpes(simplex 1 1 igg positive(24.26?

A member asked:

Which taip of herpes 1 or 2? serum herpes(simplex 1) igm) negative = <1.0 serum herpes(simplex1 1 igg positive 24.26

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If i tested positive for herpes simplex 1, what to do?

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Please help! what happens if you are tested positive for herpes simplex 1.. will you ever get outbreaks in your genitals?

A member asked:

Could you give some one herpes simplex 1 if you don't have a cold sore/fever blister?

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If my blood test and culture came back positive for hsv1 on my genital area does that make it the same as having genital2 herpes? can hsv1 turn into hsv2? can i give a new partner herpes simplex 1 without having an outbreak present?

A member asked:

How accurate is serology for herpes simplex 1 and 2?

A member asked:

Could you compare and contrast herpes simplex 1 vs 2?

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Is it possible to get both herpes simplex 1 and 2 on your lips?

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