A member asked:

I got blood tested for hsv 1&2 igg. for hsv-1 i came out 5.00. positive. and for hsv-2 0.69. negative. is it possible for me to come out false positive for hsv-1. considering ive never had any symptoms, cold sores?

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Although outbreaks of HSV I are usually easily detectable, they may be infrequent and not cause concern. Testing revealing an IgG positive for HSV I simply has detected a prior presence of HSV I, not an active (IgM) presence of the virus. HSV I and II are very contagious and the chance of dormant viral presence with either, even without sexual contact, is possible.

Answered 10/22/2021

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