I did an HSV test and my report is HSV 1+2 IgG less than 0.500 and HSV 1+2 IgM 3.50. What does this mean? Is it a very serious problem?

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IgG negative and IgM positive means recent exposure. Retesting in 2 to 3 weeks is advised. Practice precautions. Please take repeat HSV IgG and IgM.

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Take a HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) TYPE 1&2 IgM and IgG Test

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