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About HSV test results
I have two questions,
1. I Got HSV 1+2 IgG result with index value 30, does it means spread of HSV in body is high? Will it lead to any serious issue in future? I am on Acyclovir 400, five times daily now.
2. Can a HSV positive couple plan for a baby?
Please reply.
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HSV Positive means you have active infection in the body.Even after treatment it cannot be cured completely but the sores and pain can be controlled
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If you want to plan for the baby...get your partner tested for HSV and take prophylactic medications after consulting the doctor. Now due to proper care and medications baby will not have any active infection from the mother ,baby will be born healthy
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you just have to stay positive and strong in this situation.
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Hi, to help you with your doubt, I need few details from you, like when you observ d symptoms, what symptoms did you observe? Who and when the drug acyclovir was started?definitely you can plan baby but before that you need to be under observation of the doctor, so that the baby is not contracting the infection.
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kindly share the reports
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