Do high numbers indicate a recent herpes infection?

[ScaredAndConfused98]

I tested positive for HSV-1 through an IGG test with a number of 57.2 H at my college health center. I asked the PA there and she told me the high numbers probably indicate a recent infection. I've done a lot of research and it seems that the time of infection cannot be determined by a blood test. I am in no way a professional and I don't want to undermine her opinion, but could someone give me some clarity on this?

[Katidid]

I would guess old as mine was 15.2 and I've had it 35 yrs

[Bambina3]

I've also been infected with hsv1 and 2 for a very long time, and have even told by several professionals a positive result is a positive result, end of subject...he only way to tell a recent infection is if you have a negative result, then test again and sero convert to positive

[HikingGirl]

My HSV2 index after 20+ years was 3.27. I agree withBambina3.

[Sweetsoulxo]

Agree with the ladies above!

[Feli71]

@HikimgGirl does the lower number indicate antibodies are working properly?

[Feli71]

@HikingGirl

[HikingGirl]

@Feli71, I have no idea. All I've ever been able to find out is just what Bambina said.

[WhoWhenHow]

Hi @ScaredandConfused98, I just found out recently and diagnosed with HSV2 with 3.21 IgG. I too am looking for answers but these numbers must relate to an old infection as the last sexual partner I had besides my wife was over 15 years ago, and my wife has tested negative. Hope we both can find the answers & peace we're looking for, best of luck to you.

[Bambina3]

Numbers mean nothing...positive is positive like we stated above

 

Trust me, I have struggled with this too with the unknown