The majority of HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections are asymptomatic so that only which elevated antibody titer shows evidence of previous infection?

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IgG antibodies to HSV-1 and HSV-2 typically persist for life after infection and are the most reliable indicator of previous infection as the majority of infections are asymptomatic. IgA, IgE, and IgM may also be elevated during an active infection, but they are not as reliable for determining past infection.

The Majority of HSV-1 and HSV-2 Infections Are Asymptomatic So