Question 1

hsv antigen 1+2 igg test report 1.77. it is serious concern.

Accepted Answer

More info needed: You have misunderstood something. There is no HSV "antigen" blood test. If you had an HSV antibody test, the lab report should tell whether the 1.77 value is for HSV1 or HSV2. Get more detailed results for HSV1 and HSV2 and re-post your question.

Question 2

i did a dna pcr test for hsv & i got the result: -humanes herpesvirus-dna ((typ 7, pcr) (eb) : negative limit of detection:100 copies/ml.so i'm clean?

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Hsv-7 isn't detected: Your question will require some clarification since you stated being tested for herpes simplex virus, the result you describe tests for  human herpesvirus type7, which cannot be detected by  pcr testing below 100 copies per ml .  Hhv-7  is not the same as hsv. Though theyboth belong to the same heresviridae family.

Question 3

what does hsv lgg a positive mean?

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Antibodies: It indicates that you have antibodies to HSV.  There are two types of HSV...type 1 and type 2.  The common antibodies are IgG (long term) and IgM (short term).  I usually recommend testing for IgG and IgM and reflex to type specific (type 1 and/or type 2) to allow better interpretation of your results.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: hsv type 1 and 2?

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Herpes simplex: Hsv is herpes simplex virus, which can be subdivided into types 1 and 2.  Classically, it was though that type 1 was responsible for oral blisters, while type 2 was responsible for genital blisters; it has now been shown that either can be present in either location.

Question 5

what is givin to treat really bad hsv outbreaks? can pennacillin help?

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No penicillin: Hsv - herpes simples virus is not treated with penicillin which is an antibiotic. Antibiotics do not treat viruses only bacteria. There are topical and oral medications to treat hsv. Your doctor will determine which is best for you. Some common names are acyclovir, famvir, valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 6

hsv culture takes how long?

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Few days: Most cultures will be back in a few days.

Question 7

how does hsv outbreak look like?

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Blisters: First you get a tingling or painful sensation, then there is the development of a groups of blisters. The blisters open up and then become crusted and then heal.

Question 8

hsv 1 testing got 3.69 what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Oral type, common: Your test sample showed evidence of Herpes type 1 in your system. It's very common. Usually, symptoms are oral - canker sores, fever blisters on lips or in mouth but it can appear less often in other places. Powerful prescription medications can end an outbreak fairly quickly, and there are milder OTCs (less side effects). It's very contagious during outbreak. Don't share  utensils or kiss during.

Question 9

what is a good way to deal with hsv-2?

Accepted Answer

What did your gyn sa: Say, if u do not want to have to worry about getting outbreaks or asymptomatic shedding, u can take Valtrex (valacyclovir) everyday for prevention, [please see your gyn.

Question 10

i have hsv 2..how likely can my children get it?

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Not likely: HSV 2 can be in the genital area or in the mouth area. Most often it is in the genital area. If yours is genital then it is not likely that your children would get it. It is most often transmitted during sexual contact. You should be careful though during an outbreak not to touch the blisters and then touch your children. Hope this helps and thanks for using Healthtap.

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What is the definition or description of: hsv type 1 and 2?

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