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FAQs

What is a positive result for HSV? ›

What Abnormal Results Mean. A positive test means you have been infected with HSV recently or at some point in the past. Tests can be done to help determine if you have a recent infection. About 70% of adults have been infected by HSV-1 and have antibodies against the virus.

Genital herpes is contagious from the first signs of tingling and burning (prodrome) until sores have completely healed. It is best to refrain from any type of sex (vagin*l, anal, or oral) during periods of active outbreak. However, herpes can also be transmitted when symptoms are not present (asymptomatic shedding).

Fuchs, personal communication), in our sexually transmitted disease clinic, results are categorized by index value: scores of 1.1–3.5 are considered to be low positive and scores >3.5 are considered to be high positive.

An HSV test with a positive (abnormal) IgG result means that you either have or have had an HSV infection at some point. Since a positive result means that your body has built an IgG immune response to HSV, a negative IgG test means that your body has never needed to do so and you have never been infected with HSV.

0.90 - 1.09 IV ....... Equivocal - Questionable presence of IgG antibody to HSV type 1 glycoprotein G. Repeat testing in 10 - 14 days may be helpful. 1.10 IV or greater ... Positive - IgG antibody to HSV type 1 glycoprotein G detected, which may indicate a current or past HSV infection.

The genital sores contain the herpes virus that can be passed to another person during sexual contact. A person with genital herpes can also spread the infection to other parts of his or her body by direct contact (i.e., by touching the sores and then touching other parts of the body).

Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are most contagious when sores are present but can also be transmitted when no symptoms are felt or visible. For sexually active people, consistent and correct use of condoms is the best way to prevent genital herpes and other STIs.

Be aware that false reactive results can occur. Counsel patients about the limitations of available testing before obtaining HSV-2 serologic tests. Perform confirmatory testing for reactive results as provided in the test's labeling and in accordance with professional guidelines, such as Biokit or Western blot tests.

Testing positive for HSV-1 IgG, Type Spec (Type Specific) indicates that you have been exposed to Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) and have developed specific antibodies (IgG) against the virus.

What does a positive HSV culture mean? ›

If the culture is positive for herpes, you may have recently become infected. You may have become infected in the past and are currently having an outbreak.

Type 1 (HSV-1) mostly spreads by oral contact and causes infections in or around the mouth (oral herpes or cold sores). It can also cause genital herpes. Most adults are infected with HSV-1. Type 2 (HSV-2) spreads by sexual contact and causes genital herpes.