A Herpes simplex virus II (HSV-2) IgG test measures the presence of IgG antibodies against HSV-2 in the blood. Here’s what this entails: - **HSV-2:** This virus primarily causes genital herpes, which results in sores and blisters in the genital and anal areas. It can also cause infections in other parts of the body, though less commonly. - **IgG Antibodies:** Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is a type of antibody produced by the immune system several weeks after an initial infection and provides long-term immunity. The presence of IgG antibodies typically indicates past exposure to the virus. - **Test Interpretation:** - **Positive HSV-2 IgG:** Indicates that the person has been infected with HSV-2 at some point in the past. This does not necessarily mean the infection is active; it simply means that the immune system has responded to the virus at some point. - **Negative HSV-2 IgG:** Suggests that the person has not been exposed to HSV-2 or that it is too early in the infection for IgG antibodies to be detectable. Overall, the HSV-2 IgG test is used to determine if someone has been previously infected with HSV-2, providing valuable information for diagnosis, management, and understanding the risk of transmission.

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