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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG
The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG test is performed to confirm if a person has been exposed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1, the virus that causes oral herpes infection, in the past. It does so by detecting the presence of IgG antibodies (specific proteins) that...
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The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG test is performed to confirm if a person has been exposed to herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1, the virus that causes oral herpes infection, in the past. It does so by detecting the presence of IgG antibodies (specific prote...
Understanding Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG
Herpes simplex virus (HSV), known as herpes, causes infections related to the skin. Herpes is highly contagious and can be spread through sexual contact or skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. The infection lasts a lifetime, and it causes painful or itchy sores and blisters that come and go. While herpes is not curable, it can be well managed with medicines.
HSV-1 is one of the strains of HSV often referred to as oral herpes because it typically causes cold sores and fever blisters around the mouth and on...
What does Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG measure?
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG includes Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG.
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