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Herpes Igg

Herpes IgG is a type of antibody that is produced in the body following infection with herpes virus. The presence of herpes IgG is used as a test to diagnose herpes infection. Usually, a sample from the cold sore or blood is used to test for the presence of this antibody.

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My herpes IgM and IgG are 3.5 and 4. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 year old female. I have got my STD and HIV done. I have attached my reports for your reference. All look clear, but herpes simplex virus IgM and IgG are 350 mg/dL and 400 mg/dL. I have no other symptoms. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The results showed that you have both immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) positive to herpes simplex virus (HSV 1 and 2). With this information it is difficult to differentiate whether it is type 1 HSV (less likely to be genital) or type 2 (more likely t...  Read Full »

My wife and I have positive HSV and CMV. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, Myself and my wife got tested for chromosome test as my wife had failed premature delivery. The test result indicates that we are HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) IgG (Immunoglobulins) positive, CMV (Cytomegalovirus) and rubella positive. Please suggest me.  Read Full »


Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This indicates that TORCH infections (toxoplasmosis, other - syphilis, etc., rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes) might have caused the premature delivery or stillbirth. HSV (herpes simplex virus) causes herpes, CMV is cytomegalovirus and rubella is another viral infecti...  Read Full »

What are my chances of acquiring herpes from my partner who has IgG antibodies for HSV 1 and 2?

Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend is asymptomatic but has IgG antibodies for HSV 1 and 2. She does have oral lesions sometimes but never genital. I am HSV 1, HSV 2, IgG, and IgM negative. What are my chances of getting it via sexual intercourse? What is the lowest my risk can be and how?  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. Herpes simplex virus 1 or 2 can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact or kissing or as STD (sexually transmitted infection). The chances are higher when there are active lesions. Avoidance of contact especially around this time may be o...  Read Full »

What do IgG antibodies indicate?

Query: Hi doctor,I had swelling on my foreskin and glans with a discharge under the foreskin with painful urination, and this started after three days of exposure. And the doctor gave me Fluconazole, Doxycycline, and antivirals. After a month, it got better, and I went for a lab test for HSV Ig and IgG, ch...  Read Full »


Dr. Puneet Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HSV IgG, once positive, can be positive for a longer time. It just shows past infection and is not of much concern.  Read Full »

My HSV IgG levels are elevated. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I am about to get married. I have got my STD and HIV tests done and the below-mentioned has come as a result. The following are non-reactive or negative: VDRL, HIV 1 and 2, antibodies screening test, chlamydia trachomatis IgG antibody, and TPHA including HSV 1 and...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. IgG herpes simplex means antibodies to some old past infection. So, the drug prescribed by your doctor has no role. I will not recommend any treatment as you do not have any symptoms.   Read Full »

What should be the levels of IgG and IgM to indicate herpes infection?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female. I tested for herpes a few months ago and got a negative IgG result and an equivocal result for IgM levels. I tested again this month and it was positive. Does this mean I have been recently infected with herpes?  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please send me the reports so I can check the values. Actually, it suggests that your body is fighting with a virus if IgM is increased, but you are saying it is equal. Kindly send reports.  Read Full »

I have tested positive for Herpes simplex virus IgG. Please suggest some treatment.

Query: Hello doctor, Recently I have taken an STD test and it came positive for HSV type 1 IgG. Please suggest some treatment for it.  Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Kindly send your reports. HSV is one of the most common causes of genital ulcers in the United States. HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus- 1) is usually acquired in childhood by contact with oral secretions that contain the virus. HSV-1 is traditionally associated with the ...  Read Full »

Will my herpes simplex infection spread to my wife and future kids?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with herpes simplex virus type 1 infection. I have had oral sex a few times back in my college days, but recently I decided to get tested and found out that I have herpes infection. I am getting married soon and do not want to give it to my wife or future kids. What ...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The test report shows HSV-1 IgG (herpes simplex virus-1 immunoglobulin G) positive (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It usually suggests a past infection. Do you have any lesions at present or earlier? If so, please spec...  Read Full »

What does it mean to be HSV 1 positive?

Query: Hello doctor, Please help me to understand my STD results. HSV 1 IgG, Type spec 31.10. HSV 2 IgG, Type spec.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. The available test report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) indicates positive for herpes simplex virus test positive. However, I must clarify that the unit is not provided and if the unit is provided th...  Read Full »

I tested positive for HSV-2-IgG without any genital lesions. Is that a false-positive result?

Query: Hello doctor,I have never had any genital lesions, but I recently tested positive for HSV-2 IgG with 2.29 Hg. What is the likelihood that this is a false result?  Read Full »


Dr. Deepti Shukla

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. I will help you with your concern. If HSV-IgG is positive, you must have had a herpes infection. Once infected with the HSV virus, you will always test positive for HSV-IgG. Any person once infected with herpes remains infected life long. Once the virus...  Read Full »

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