What does it mean if genital herpes IgG is positive and IgM is negative, and what should be done?
Disease description:
What does it mean if herpes simplex virus (genital herpes) IgG is positive and IgM is negative, and what should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Herpes IgG positive and IgM negative indicates a past infection with the virus or other pathogens. Genital herpes is caused by herpes virus infection, and patients may experience nausea and headache. The genital area can be cleaned locally with sterile normal saline, followed by local disinfection using iodophor solution, and kept dry to reduce viral persistence.
