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Role of type-specific and confirmatory Herpes Simplex Virus IgG testing in diagnosing genital herpes

Presented By: Dr Harry Prince, PhD, D(ABMLI) Speaker Biography: Dr. Harry Prince is a retired medical laboratory immunologist with an emphasis in infectious disease serology. He received a BS in Microbiology from Clemson University and a PhD in Immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then completed a Medical Laboratory Immunology postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA. Through his roles as Scientific Director of Immunology at Focus Diagnostics, then Scientific Director of Infectious Disease Serology at Quest Diagnostics, he has garnered over 25 years of experience in developing and interpreting HSV antibody tests. Webinar: Role of type-specific and confirmatory Herpes Simplex Virus IgG testing in diagnosing genital herpes Webinar Abstract: Dr. Prince will provide an overview of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), including the distinctions between HSV-1 and HSV-2, their anatomical sites of infection, and the mechanisms underlying viral infection and reactivation. The presentation will explore key factors influencing the transmission of genital HSV, such as viral shedding, immune response, and behavioral aspects. Diagnostic methods for HSV identification will be discussed, with a focus on type-specific HSV IgG testing for differentiating between HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections. Additionally, Dr. Prince will review the importance of confirmatory testing for HSV-2 IgG screen-positive serum samples to ensure diagnostic accuracy. The session will conclude with a discussion on advancements and future directions in HSV IgG testing. Learning Objectives List the two main factors responsible for transmission of genital herpes infections Name three reasons why it is important to measure type-specific Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) IgG antibodies Explain why confirmation of HSV2 IgG screen-positive samples is needed Describe the two most common confirmatory assays currently available Earn PACE Credits: 1. Make sure you’re a registered member of Labroots (https://www.labroots.com/) 2. Watch the webinar on YouTube or on the Labroots Website (https://www.labroots.com/ms/webinar/r...) 3. Click Here to get your PACE credits (Expiration date – March 25, 2027): https://www.labroots.com/credit/pace-... Labroots on Social: Facebook:   / labrootsinc   Twitter:   / labroots   LinkedIn:   / labroots   Instagram:   / labrootsinc   Pinterest:   / labroots   SnapChat: labroots_inc