herpes 2 antibodies - Herpes Message Board

kit12 · 04-16-2008, 11:07 PM

if you test positive for the above---does that mean that you have developed an immunity to herpes 2 and or does it mean that you can transmit even if you have no symptoms---the person in question was negative for type1 but had antibodies for type 2 ---also does that mean he is positive for type 2 or just has the antibodies

Catharine2 · 04-17-2008, 05:16 PM

A positive HSV2 test means that the person HAS HSV2. (Antibodies = Virus) This is probably genital herpes, because HSV2 orally is really rare. Yes, the person can transmit the virus, even if he/she has never shown a symptom in their life. The virus is permanent - you can't get rid of it.

Having HSV2 does not give you immunity to HSV1, although it does seem to decrease your chances contracting HSV1 - sort of a partial protection.