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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 (IgG) are the two main types of herpes virus that cause oral and genital herpes. Blood tests can detect IgG antibodies to the viruses, indicating current or past infection.

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iollo markers that associate with Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 (IgG)*

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Arginine

Arginine is required for herpes simplex virus replication. Higher arginine levels may support increased viral activity and antibody response.
Jane Y. Chang, Curt Balch, Joseph Puccio, Hyung S. Oh. A Narrative Review of Alternative Symptomatic Treatments for Herpes Simplex Virus. Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and -2 (HSV-2) … article (2023). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10301284/

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Lysine

Lysine supplementation is thought to reduce herpes simplex virus replication and outbreaks by competing with arginine. Lower lysine levels may increase risk.
Mailoo, V.J.; Rampes, S.. Lysine for Herpes Simplex Prophylaxis: A Review of the Evidence. Integrative Medicine (2017). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6419779/Pedrazini, M.C.; da Silva, M.H.; Groppo, F.C.. L-Lysine: Its Antagonism with L-Arginine in Controlling Viral Infection. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (2022). https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bcp.15312Chang, J.Y.; Balch, C.; Puccio, J.; Oh, H.S.. A Narrative Review of Alternative Symptomatic Treatments for Herpes Simplex Virus. Viruses (2023). https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/6/1314