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Can igg antibody levels for hsv 2 virus ever decrease or will it stay the same permanently?

Q: can igg antibody levels for hsv 2 virus ever decrease or will it stay the same permanently?

: When the IgG test for HSV-2 is positive it will remain positive for life so I do not think the quantity test (test for the level, usually expressed by 1/32, 1/64, 1/320, etc., dilution) is necessary.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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When the IgG test for HSV-2 is positive it will remain positive for life so I do not think the quantity test (test for the level, usually expressed by 1/32, 1/64, 1/320, etc., dilution) is necessary.

Answered 10/30/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Once infected with Herpes virus the virus remains in the body for the rest of the person's life. Antibody titers may vary, but usually stay positive.

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Can igg antibody levels for hsv 2 virus ever decrease or will it stay the same permanently?

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