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How Is Herpes Usually Contacted?

Hi, i've just received my results on an igg test for herpes, and it's 5.9. Igm is 1.3. I'm a 28 year old male and haven't had any symptoms, oral or otherwise. Just curious as to how likely it is i have herpes and when i have contacted it, most likely. The score sheet says the values are much too high for my age.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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thank you for query.the type of herpes is not clear.these may be transmitted by sexual intercourse,oral contact or skin to skin contact.many remain asymptomatic for long times and can become symptomatic during some period of illness.It cannot be particularly said where and when you acquired the disease
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How Is Herpes Usually Contacted?

thank you for query.the type of herpes is not clear.these may be transmitted by sexual intercourse,oral contact or skin to skin contact.many remain asymptomatic for long times and can become symptomatic during some period of illness.It cannot be particularly said where and when you acquired the disease