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Completely asymptomatic but labs hsv-1 igg is positive igm is negative. hsv-2 igg and igm are negative. what does this indicate? do i need antiviral?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Means you have been exposed and had herpes simplex type 1 virus in the past (mouth herpes) which most everyone in the world gets exposed to in the 1st 5 years of life. No worries unless you are immunocompromised or are getting "cold sores" all the time. If so meds might be warranted. Talk to your doc.

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Answered 12/14/2019

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