A member asked:

I was in nc and got checked for stds had herpes antibodies then came to nj saw a gyn got tested and was negative for all stds could i still have hsv?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. John Chiu answered

Retest?: Either of the tests might have been an error and thus you should consider getting a 3rd test since we can't tell which one was wrong. In HSVII, one would expect the presence of elevated IgM antibody from an active disease and elevated IgG antibody from a previous infection even when the disease is no longer active. Thus one of the test is wrong.

Answered 11/3/2015

2.1k views

Thank

Herpes: This depends on what tests were run but if you have tested positive for herpes it depends on which type as to if its the STD one.

Answered 11/3/2015

2.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more