A positive herpes simplex type 2 IgG means that antibodies to the herpes simplex virus have been produced in the body.
A positive herpes simplex type 2 IgG usually indicates a previous or ongoing infection with the herpes simplex virus, and requires testing for herpes simplex virus IgM to differentiate; if the result is still positive, it indicates an ongoing infection, and if the result is negative, it indicates a previous infection. The herpes simplex virus is usually categorized into type 1 and type 2, with type 1 causing herpes mainly in the oral cavity and other parts of the body except the genitals and perianal area, while type 2 mainly causes infections in the genitals and perianal area.
If you are diagnosed with genital herpes, you need to go to the dermatologic and venereal diseases department of the hospital immediately. You can take antiviral medications such as acyclovir and vasiclovir under the guidance of your doctor, and you can also take medications such as ibuprofen to relieve the pain if necessary.