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I only have positive igm herpes results. when should i get retested to check for positive igg levels?

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It takes 4to6 weeks: During primary infection igg may be positive after 2 weeks but peeks at about 3to4weeks.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 3/25/2013

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I have what looked like herpes at the upper top right of my pubic area( none on penis) I picked at it and blood came out. I went to do a hsv test and came back positive IGM for 1 and 2. 1:170 titter .No igg. Do I have herpes?

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Doctors Sir please advise Test Results. ELISA HSV -1 IGG 0.09 HSV1-IGM 0.3 HSV -2 IGG 0.08 HSV -2 IGM 0.4 All negative but I have Symptoms which come and go Similar to Herpes,could it be another thing.Thanks?

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