Question: Doctor,

I noticed a growth on my penis on XXXXXXX 5th, 2014. It was red and shiny and flat. I also saw white blisters on the side of my tongue and under my upper lip. At first I thought it was a wart. My general practitioner did not know what it was. A couple of days later, I felt what I thought were the beginnings of prodrome symptoms for HsV2.

I had unprotected genital contact (skin on skin, no intercourse) on March 26th, 2014. after I saw this growth, I started having prodrome symptoms. I even had a tender groin and swollen lymph nodes. I was convinced that I had Herpes 2.

I had an IgG blood test done yesterday XXXXXXX 11th, 2014. The tests came back negative for antibodies on both HSV1 and HsV2.

1.) If I were I in prodrome stage with inguinal inflammation, does that mean that my body was generating anti-bodies to an infection?

2.) If so, would the IgG test pick up on those anti-bodies?

3.) The dermatologist I saw says the growth on my glans is probably Lichen Planus. Would that have caused my prodromal symptoms?

4.) Is it possible that I have Lichen Planus while at the same time feeling the prodromal symptoms of HSV2?

If you would, please answer each question individually. Thank you very much.

Doctor,

They did a biopsy of my penile lump. It looks like a crater in my penis now. I can't send you a picture. It won't help.

Can you answer my IgG and antibody questions?