Could An HSV-1 IgM Result Indicate That I Contracted Herpes From My Partner With HSV-1 And HSV-2?

Posted on Thu, 14 May 2020

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Question : Hey, my partner told me she was postive For hsv 1&2 we have been kissing and having protected sex. He has been giving me oral. I got tested months ago and my hsv 1 came back 1.3 igm... does that mean i have hsv also???

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat blood serology, consider PCR testing

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Given your history of sexual exposure and IgM serology result of 1.3, the possibility of Herpes infection is high. However, your serology test results are not fully conclusive.

So I would recommend getting serum IgG/IgM levels for HSV 1 and 2 to be repeated. Also, if you develop any symptoms, viral PCR test needs to be done. This would aid confirmation of diagnosis.
So please be advised to follow up with your primary provider for necessary investigations.

Meanwhile, follow safe sex practices.

Hope this answers your query. Please address further questions here.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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