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Thank for your help. my igg hsv-1 level was 38.10 post 5.5 week encounter with a woman who is positive. we had oralsex & kissing. is this normal after a one time encounter. other forums have told me with those numbers ive had it for a while?

Q: thank for your help. my igg hsv-1 level was 38.10 post 5.5 week encounter with a woman who is positive. we had oralsex & kissing. is this normal after a one time encounter. other forums have told me with those numbers ive had it for a while?

: Either way, it makes no difference. Vast majority of adults carry HSV 1 and the usually the only problem it causes is cold sores. Wish you good health!

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Either way, it makes no difference. Vast majority of adults carry HSV 1 and the usually the only problem it causes is cold sores. Wish you good health!

Answered 9/1/2021

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A member asked:

Thank for your help. my igg hsv-1 level was 38.10 post 5.5 week encounter with a woman who is positive. we had oralsex & kissing. is this normal after a one time encounter. other forums have told me with those numbers ive had it for a while?

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