Offshore2
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26-11-2023 20:53 |
Reply #9 Chasem's post
Glad to hear that all sounds to be clear.
Re HSV1. May I ask if you are Asian and grew up in Greater Asia? If so, do you recall ever having cold sores or a bump on your lip anytime as a kid? If so, you will have the HSV1 virus and likely continue to carry it for life. No surprise since something like 2/3 or more are positive based on mass serological testing.
If you really want to be sure, you can go for a differentiated HSV1 IgG vs IgM antibody test. Basically it tests for the type of antibody to HSV1 you have. The test you just did (look at the results carefully) is very likely a test for HSV1 antibodies. Which is what the body produces when exposed to the virus. If the tests says "IgG" or "IgM", then you have a little more data. IgM antibodies are typically produced earlier on (weeks) in the initial infection. IgG are produced later and pretty much after exposure for the rest of your life when you have an outbreak or just in general.
- So if your test is positive for HSV1 IgG, one would infer that have been exposed to HSV1 sometime in your life
- If your test is positive for HSV1 IgM, one would infer that you have been _recently_ exposed to HSV1
- There are some studies (inconclusive) that show prior HSV1 infection actually confer some protection from future symptomatic HSV2 infection (so if you are looking for a silver lining here) ... (https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/185/8/1019/814003)
Yeah, not a bad idea to do another HIV P24 test in a couple weeks for peace of mind (and then regularly given the hobby).
All the best.
[ Last edited by Offshore2 at 26-11-2023 20:58 ] | |
| Chasem |
27-11-2023 14:13 |
Acceptance +4 |
Great tips here. It was HSV1 IGG, so I guess it was some point in the past. |
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