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Can taking medication like acyclovir affect the herpes igg test?

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No: The igg is your immune response and will remain positive and indicate old exposure. Acyclovir and other antivirals do not affect it, they treat flare ups.

Dr Rehman agreed

Answered 12/2/2018

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