I took an std test a week ago & got my test results back today. i have antibodies for type 2 herpes!?!
Question: I took an std test a week ago & got my test results back today. i have antibodies for type 2 herpes!.?
I took an std test & it shows i am positive for the type 2 herpes antibodies. What does that mean.? Do i have herpes.?Or don't i.? I have never had any outbreaks or symptoms for that matter! Help thanksHealth Question & Answer
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If you have positive antibodies for HSV2 then you have genital herpes NOT cold sores which is HSV1.
You could have herpes with out showing symptoms of out breaks. It's not to common but it does happen. Or maybe you haven't had an out break yet.Health Question & Answer
You could have herpes with out showing symptoms of out breaks. It's not to common but it does happen. Or maybe you haven't had an out break yet.Health Question & Answer
Yes, this means you have genital herpes. HSV1 is cold sores. Herpes can lay dormant for years or forever but you will always have it in your body. 1 in 4 women have it and 1 in 5 men.Health Question & Answer
type 2 herpes are commonly called "Cold sores", or "fever blisters" type 1 is the STDHealth Question & Answer