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A 42-year-old female asked:
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?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
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.
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Dr. Stephen Scholandanswered
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Hi doctors, can you tell me what is herpes simplex type 1, IgG antibody?
Dr. Martin Morellanswered
Rheumatology 31 years experience
That: You have been exposed to hs before, and have developed antibodies, however the virus may remain dormant in your body.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
I am infected by herpes simplex type II (igg) >10.0. What kind of food shall i eat?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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A 46-year-old member asked:
I'm currently infected by herpes simplex type II (igg) >10.0. What kind of food shall i take, what should I do?
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Infectious Disease 38 years experience
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