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I recently had an out break of some kind. my hsv igg 1 and 2 both .90 came back negative but my hsv igm came back positive 1.09. what does this mean?

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Dr. Jack Mutnick answered

IgM vs IgG: Igm shows an acute infection with the hsv virus. After clearance of the hsv (typically) the body will have a positive igg which simply shows previous infection.

Answered 4/28/2013

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A member asked:

I recently had an out break of some kind. my hsv igg 1 and 2 both .90 came back negative but my hsv igm came back positive 1.09. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jack Mutnick answered

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