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A 24-year-old male asked:
Hi doctor i tested hsv2 igg 2.16 elisa after 70 days of my protected encounter only vaginal.i discuss two doctor n they say ur fine pls clear, no symp?
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Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Prior exposure: You may have had this before, it may be due to exposure years ago. You need to discuss this with your physician and see if you have any IgM and IgG antibodies and also the type of HSV antibody--HSV I or HSV 2.
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