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Few drs. say that it can take 4-6wk for hsv antibodies to appear in blood. one says it can take up to 24mos for "aged and mature" antibodies. meaning?

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IgM and IgG: Igm type antibodies appear first and igg antibodies a little later, it is unusual for igg to be delayed by 24 months.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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