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If igm antibodies for hsv 1&2 appear before igg antibodies in blood tests, how much sooner does igm appear compared to igg?

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Variable: Igm antibodies may appear in about a week and igg in about two weeks, after infection. However, there are wide variations to this time table in different individuals.

Answered 4/15/2013

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