The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2, IgG & IgM test is a blood test done to detect the presence of immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2. HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes, while HSV-2 pri...
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The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2, IgG & IgM test is a blood test done to detect the presence of immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2. HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes, while...
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection (herpes) is a skin infection that may spread through sexual contact or skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. HSV is classified into two types based on the areas they typically affect and how they are spread: HSV-1, which usually causes oral herpes, characterized by cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth, and HSV-2, which primarily causes genital herpes.
The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2, IgG & IgM test measures two types of antibodies: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and Imm...
What does Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2, IgG & IgM measure?
The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2, IgM test helps in determining recent exposure to Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 & 2 which causes herpes infection. It does so by detecting the presence of IgM antibodies (specific proteins) that are produced in response to a recently acquired infection. Early detection enables timely management and may also prevent further spread of the infection.