Toddler Has Rashes All Over Body. Diagnosed With HSV -1 Ab Igg Positive. What Does This Mean?

Posted on Sat, 2 Mar 2013

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Question : dear sir my 5weeks old baby boy have HSV-1 Ab Igg positive 3.59 . what does it mean ?, understand me in brief .He has rashes on skin face and surrounding body parts , it start on chick than forehead than neck and than surround neck its going down in body day by day. what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (15 minutes later)

Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
It means that he has got the antibody through you. He does not have active infection,
These rashes are not related to HSV.
Stop application of oil on the skin .
Apply a aloevera-calamine lotion on the rashes for a week.
Consult your doctor if the problem persists.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.

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