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I had an exposure a year before , i took hsv 1 & 2 igg and igm ab test last week, both came back with negative , am i free for herpes?

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Negative tests: if both your serological tests came back negative then you are free of herpes, congratulations!

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/17/2018

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A member asked:

I had an exposure a year before , i took hsv 1 & 2 igg and igm ab test last week, both came back with negative , am i free for herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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