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I had a blood test..hsv 2 igg type specific.. results 0.74 (0.00- 0.90 index)..what does mean. do i have an std? i have small red bumpd on my forskin

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

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STD: More information and further testing will be needed before confirming if you have an STD or not. Your HSV 2 IgG result shows that at the time the test was performed, you have not had previous HSV 2 infection.

Answered 9/28/2015

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A member asked:

I had a blood test..hsv 2 igg type specific.. results 0.74 (0.00- 0.90 index)..what does mean. do i have an std? i have small red bumpd on my forskin

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

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