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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.

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

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/

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
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