I have HSV-1 (common cold sores). Will I test positive on an HIV test for antibo!


Question: I have to undergo a test for HIV antibodies (possibly ELISA or western blot).

I have HSV-1. Will that affect the test results. How are the two diseases related?

Answers: I have to undergo a test for HIV antibodies (possibly ELISA or western blot).

I have HSV-1. Will that affect the test results. How are the two diseases related?
they are 2 very different viruses and the tests for either are specific enough that you won't have a false positive for HIV from HSV. the only relation between the 2 is that treatment of HSV for those people with HIV must be watched more carefully since they have a suppressed immune system
Cold sores are a form of Herpes, not HIV. One is unrelated to the other.


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