What does high herpes simplex virus IgG mean

If the herpes simplex virus IgG is found to be high after examination, it means that you may be infected with the herpes simplex virus. Generally, herpes simplex virus IgG indicates that one has had the herpes simplex virus and produced antibodies. The presence of herpes simplex virus IgG definitely indicates that you have recently come into contact with someone carrying the herpes simplex virus, which has led to your own high IgG value.

1. Will herpes simplex virus IgG recur?

First of all, you need to understand the difference between herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2: herpes simplex virus type 1 is a symptom of viral infection and is not a sexually transmitted disease, but rather genital herpes. Type II viral infection is a sexually transmitted disease. It is not contagious through general contact, but may relapse. You need to pay attention to your diet, lifestyle, and personal hygiene.

In addition, herpes simplex virus infection is very common. According to a survey of HSV antibodies in the population, about 90% of 10-year-old children have HSV antibodies in their serum, and the rate can reach 100% in adults, which means that they have been infected with HSV.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 is present in most people's bodies and can occur when the body's resistance is weak or when the body becomes overheated. The most common manifestation is herpes on the lips.

2. What does it mean that the IgG level of herpes simplex virus type 1 is high?

IgG is in the middle and late stages of infection or when the infection has recovered. That is to say, when the infection occurs, igm is produced first, and then disappears after a period of time, and then igg is produced. This antibody disappears very slowly or even does not disappear. Therefore, if the herpes simplex virus type 1 has appeared in the body, the test after recovery will generally show a positive result for herpes simplex virus type 1 IgG.

Generally speaking, herpes simplex virus type 1 mainly infects areas above the waist, such as pharyngeal tonsillitis, keratoconjunctivitis and oral herpes. Herpes simplex virus type II often infects the area below the waist, causing genital herpes, etc. Most adults will have IgG antibodies to the herpes simplex virus throughout their lives.

Both IgG and IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus are positive, indicating recent infection with herpes simplex virus. Both IgG and IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus were negative, indicating that there was no herpes simplex virus infection. The IgG antibody titer of herpes simplex virus is less than 1:512, and the IgM antibody is negative, indicating a history of infection. If the herpes simplex virus IgG antibody titer increases by more than 4 times in the two serum samples, it is an indicator of recent herpes simplex virus infection even if the igm antibody is negative.