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What is the normal range of herpes simplex virus?

Component	Reference Interval
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgG	Less than 0.80: Negative
	0.80 – 0.99: Equivocal-Repeat in 10-14 days may be helpful.
	Greater than 0.99: Positive – May indicate a current or previous HSV infection.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and/or 2 Antibodies, IgM	Less than 0.90: Negative

What is a high index for herpes?

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.

What does high HSV-1 IgG mean?

If you test positive for IgG and IgM, or just IgM, it’s likely that you have a new infection. If you test positive for IgG but not IgM, you likely have an existing infection that has been around for at least two months.

What does HSV-2 0.91 mean?

Test results for herpes fall within a numeric range. If your test returns a value of 0.91 or below you are negative. A value of 1.09 or above is a positive.

What does HSV-1/10 mean?

10 or Greater. 10 or Greater with a. fourfold or more difference in titer from the acute specimen Usually indicates an active or recently active HSV infection, be it a primary infection, reinfection, or a reactivation of a latent virus.

Can herpes go away?

Herpes has no cure. But antiviral medicines can prevent or shorten outbreaks during the time you take the medicine. Also, daily suppressive therapy (for example, daily use of antiviral medicine) for herpes can lower your chance of spreading the infection to your partner.

What does HSV 1 0.91 mean?

What does HSV 1.10 mean?

1.10 IV or greater: Detected – IgM antibody to HSV detected, which may indicate a current or recent infection. However, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection.

What are some facts about herpes simplex virus (HSV)?

Key facts. Infection with the herpes simplex virus, commonly known as herpes, can be due to either herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral to oral contact to cause infection in or around the mouth (oral herpes). HSV-2 is almost exclusively sexually transmitted,…

What does a positive herpes simplex antibody test mean?

The test has detected IgG and/or IgM antibodies in your system, which the body makes to fight the herpes simplex virus. Thanks to new technology, your positive test will also indicate whether you have herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1), which is associated with cold sores, or herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2), which is associated with genital outbreaks.

What are the different types of herpes infections?

Both oral herpes infections and genital herpes infections are mostly asymptomatic but can cause mild symptoms or painful blisters or ulcers at the site of infection. Herpes simplex virus – type 1 (HSV-1) Herpes simplex virus – type 2 (HSV-2)

What is the difference between HSV-1 and HSV 2?

HSV-1: primarily causes oral herpes, and is generally responsible for cold sores and fever blisters around the mouth and on the face. HSV-2: primarily causes genital herpes, and is generally responsible for genital herpes outbreaks. What causes herpes simplex?