When is the best time to get HSV IgG done to get the conclusive and accurate results?

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I understand your concern. For genital or oral herpes infection, the incubation period is around two weeks. It means it takes an average of 12 to 14 days to develop symptoms after exposure. You can get it done around two weeks after exposure. This is regardless of symptoms. If you have any symptoms like a sore around the mouth or private parts if there is discharge or painful urination, get the test done now.

IgM antibodies are produced immediately after infection, and after few weeks, these antibodies are replaced by IgG.

If someone already had HSV in the past, IgG will be positive for a lifetime. In such cases, PCR for HSV virus detection will be the best. In any case, consult your doctor for further information. I hope this helps.

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Chlamydia infection is more common in females than in males. Many times they are silent carriers. It means they may not have any signs or symptoms but still can transmit infection. Your testing positive for HSV-specific IgM confirms the same. However, you have not yet developed IgG antibodies yet. But they will develop in due course. The course can be variable and depends on the person's immune status. Coming to your specific questions, it looks like you had HSV. IgG antibodies will develop in due course, and they will remain positive thereafter. Your HSV IgM was positive as you had an HSV infection. It looks like your partner has or had a Chlamydia infection. She could be a silent carrier. Note that it is treatable and ask her to consult a doctor for the treatment.

I hope this helps.

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