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My hsv 1 igg came back at 49.90. no clue how. i have been with my wife for 12 years. what does this mean. no hsv 2 igg.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not much: Most people have been exposed to HSV1 at some time and thus the IgG antibody- which actually offers protection against the virus. HSV2 is however a different story.

Answered 12/6/2020

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A member asked:

My hsv 1 igg came back at 49.90. no clue how. i have been with my wife for 12 years. what does this mean. no hsv 2 igg.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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