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I tested for herpes postive for igg and negative igm this indicates i got a previous infection it is herpes or any other infection ?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

IGG: If igg is positive, then it says you were exposed to herpes at some point in the past, and that this flare is not a new transmission of herpes. Whether this is a reactivation of herpes or a different infection depends on what the symptoms were.

Answered 1/24/2018

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