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2017-08-08 06:05:32
I tested negative but my boyfriend tested positive in IgG herpes test. The infection spread through me as I had sex with two different people within a span of 12 hours. But I tested negative, he tested positive. Is this possible?
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Yes.IgG positive suggests previous old infection. He can get through old partners

Answered2017-08-08 06:07:23

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