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47days after possible exposure i took multiplex real-time pcr test (blood and urine) for 12 stds. my question: my results came back negative for hsv-1 and hsv-2 (blood test as no lesions) how conclusive itis? is igg better? tnx?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

If no symptoms typical of herpes after sexual exposure, it is very unlikely you were infected; and even with a known HSV2 infected partner, the risk of catching it is around 1 in a thousand. HSV blood tests are not recommended in this situation. If done, only IgG is valid; IgM testing is very unreliable and never recommended by experts. It takes up to 4 mo. for IgG to be positive.

Answered 1/6/2022

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