I recently got tested and the report is as follows:
\nHSV-1 is mostly a non-genital infection. I have not had any episode of HSV-1 type herpes in my life. I have never had HSV-1 type herpes anywhere in the body.
\nQuestion 1 : Should I take Acyclovir medicine for HSV-1 IgG positive results? (Blood test done on 20th January 2015)
Question 2 : Should I retest for HSV-1?
Question 3 : Is HSV-1 transmitted via intercourse or sexual contacts?
Question 4: Is HSV-1 a life threatening disease?
Question 5 : Does HSV-1 positive at present means that I had infected with HSV-1 3 or 4 months back (but no symptoms at present)?
Question 6 : Various herbs like monolaurin, a coconut ingredient are proven to flush out/kill HSV-1 virus from nerves, how far is this trustworthy?
Please explain.
Hi,
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\nThank you for providing all the details.
\nI shall answer your questions one by one.
\n1. As you have mentioned that you do not have any symptoms at the moment, there is no need to take Acyclovir.
2. A repeat test can be done just for your reassurance. Chances of false positive result is there with every test due to technical errors.
3. HSV-1 is primarily not transmitted through sexual intercourse, but kissing or oral sex can cause transmission to partners.
4. Except encephalitis, HSV-1 causes no life threatening diseases.
5. A positive IgG means exposure to the virus anytime during your entire life. IgM shows present infection. You might have had a sub-clinical infection earlier, which is very common.
6. The herbs do not work and there is no data to support this.
Hope this relieves your anxiety. Take care.
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