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I got tested for hsv1 and my results said hsv 1 igg type spec 1.13 is this a bad number?

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Normal: It means that you are infected with hsv-1, just like almost every other adult in the world. Nothing to worry about.

Answered 12/30/2013

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A member asked:

I got tested for hsv1 and my results said hsv 1 igg type spec 1.13 is this a bad number?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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