A swab from my vaginal tear showed positive HSV-1 and IgG. Please help.

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1. It is rare but possible to isolate HSV-1 from vaginal discharge as you have a history of the same infection.
2. Isolation of HSV-1 from vagina does not confirm it as a causative agent in your case because your reports and clinical photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity) show chlamydial infection also.
3. Isolation of IgG may also be because of the previous infection. This antibody persists in the body for years even after the treatment.
4. Chlamydial infection can be treated using medicines. To prevent the spread of such infection, use protective barriers during sexual activities.

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1. You have undergone two tests one for IgG antibody, and one for HSV-1 virus isolation, and both tests were found to be positive.
2. But as I said IgG antibody persist in the body for years after infection and the virus usually disappear after some time. The period is not fixed but varies from person to person and viral load is present in the body. And its presence does not indicate disease.
3. I have advised you to use protection during sexual intercourse because the chances of cross-infection and re-infection are higher during this time.
4. Confirmation of removal of the virus from the vagina can only be done after culture.