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The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) IgM test checks for IgM antibodies in your blood, which are produced by your immune system in response to a recent or active HSV-1 infection
**Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) IgM Test**
The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) IgM test checks for IgM antibodies in your blood, which are produced by your immune system in response to a recent or active HSV-1 infection. HSV-1 usually causes oral herpes, leading to cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth.
- **Why is it important?** This test helps identify a recent or active HSV-1 infection, as IgM antibodies typically appear early after infection or during reactivation of the virus.
- **What do the results mean?**
- **Positive:** IgM antibodies are present, suggesting a recent or active HSV-1 infection. However, IgM results can sometimes be less specific, so further testing may be needed.
- **Negative:** No IgM antibodies were detected, indicating no recent or active infection. However, it does not rule out a past HSV-1 infection.
This test can help confirm if a current outbreak is due to HSV-1, aiding in timely management and treatment of the infection.
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