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Medicines effect or not
Doctor currently i am on antibiotics(doxycycline, metronidazole, cefixime)
I want to get an blood test done for hsv igg and igm..
My course is for more 1 week..
So can i get the test done tomorrow... Or will the medicines affect my results?
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You can get the test done as the medicines you are taking are antibacterial and antiamoebic drugs and hsv is a viral infection. So, it wont affect the results
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You can get the test done because none of the medicines you are taking can alter your IgG or IgM status. Your report will not be affected.
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Jagtaran Singh
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Can get test done.. 👍
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