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Do herpes antivirals affect igg levels for an already established infection (one has for more than a year)?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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HSV antibody test: If antiviral treatment (valacyclovir, acyclovir) is started within a few weeks of exposure or the initial infection, they can interfere with antibody development. If treatment is started more than 3 months after acquring the infection, it has no effect on antibody testing.

Answered 7/22/2020

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A member asked:

Do herpes antivirals affect igg levels for an already established infection (one has for more than a year)?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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