Question 1

can you test negative for herpes but still have it? i tested positive for herpes, but my boyfriend of two years did not.

Accepted Answer

Depends on the test: A test for antibodies to the virus will be negative if the person acquired the infection very recently.

Question 2

could you still have herpes and test negative after 9 months?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: The serum test turn positive for herpes after about 12 to 16 weeks after exposure. If it has been 9 months since possible exposure I would say the negative test means you do not have herpes.

Question 3

can you have herpes lesions and still test negative for a hsv blood test ?

Accepted Answer

: If the blood is tested too early when the antibody has not developed yet. Furthermore, no medical test is perfect, false negative result does happen, i.e. you have herpes but the test is negative.

Question 4

my friend got a blood test for herpes and it came back negative. she has never had any break outs. it is still possible that she could have herpes?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: With the exception of recent infection that has not resulted in a positive antibody response, a negative blood test and history of no breakouts, is reliable in excluding herpes.

Question 5

if i had a negative herpes blood test at three weeks and seven weeks is it possible i still could have hsv-1?

Accepted Answer

Sure: If you just caught it after the last blood test, you would have herpes-1 now, but a negative last blood test. Herpes-1 is commonly found in people by the time they become adults. It is common enough that it is considered normal to have herpes-1 oral herpes. Usually, there is not a reason to repeated tests for herpes-1 unless a person is worried about catching it on his genitals via oral sex.

Question 6

i had possible herpes 2 exposure, no lesions & took igm and igg blood tests 2 weeks after the incident.  both were negative.  did i test too early?  it is now 32 days post exposure, still no lesions.  do i need to retest?

Accepted Answer

Herpes I or II: Testing with IgM and IgG "two weeks after possible exposure" with "negative results" may be a bit too early to detect antibody production against H I or H II.  Test again after another month to be certain.  Herpes virus is often present even with no visible sores in the mouth or genital areas, so transmission is possible.

Question 7

did test of hiv, herpes, chlam, gono, syphilis, bv, yeast are negative. was given metro. gel for foul smell, but is still lightly there. have hpv.

Accepted Answer

Repeat exam: Metrogel is often helpful for vaginal odor especially if bacterial vaginosis is present. Give it some time after treatment. Then if you feel things are not back to normal schedule a follow up visit with your Obgyn so they can reassess.

Question 8

is it possible to have herpes while i have taken 4 std test. in january, august, september, november all negative but i still get infections. i believe i have recurrent yeast infection because ive taken a bunch of antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Herpes? : There are specific tests for herpes but not usually part of an STD test in most places.  But you ca. Ask to be tested.best when you have an outbreak,

Question 9

fungal infect or std ? 2 negative herpes culture tests. jockitch cream cleared up 1st time. still redness around male urethra and occas spots on shaft

Accepted Answer

Staph Infection: It sounds more like a staph bacterial infection secondary to the previous yeast problem. It does not sound like an std.

Question 10

is there any recorded cases of someone being ebv positive igg, herpes pos, hair leukoplakia, oral thrust, white tongue and body and muscles aches and pain and still test negative for hiv after say 6 months or 1 year. is this even possible?

Accepted Answer

Not HIV: This is not only possible:  it is certain: you don&#x27;t have HIV. The HIV blood tests are among the most accurate tests that exist for any medical condition. Your results prove you don&#x27;t have it. The other tests  commonly are positive in absence of HIV and so are your symptoms. See a doctor if they continue or if you remain concerned. But you can stop worrying about HIV; try not to worry about it.

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Can you test negative for herpes but still have it? i tested positive for herpes, but my boyfriend of two years did not.

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Could you still have herpes and test negative after 9 months?

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Can you have herpes lesions and still test negative for a hsv blood test ?

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My friend got a blood test for herpes and it came back negative. she has never had any break outs. it is still possible that she could have herpes?

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If i had a negative herpes blood test at three weeks and seven weeks is it possible i still could have hsv-1?

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I had possible herpes 2 exposure, no lesions & took igm and igg blood tests 2 weeks after the incident. both were negative. did i test too early? it is now 32 days post exposure, still no lesions. do i need to retest?

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Did test of hiv, herpes, chlam, gono, syphilis, bv, yeast are negative. was given metro. gel for foul smell, but is still lightly there. have hpv.

A member asked:

Is it possible to have herpes while i have taken 4 std test. in january, august, september, november all negative but i still get infections. i believe i have recurrent yeast infection because ive taken a bunch of antibiotics?

A member asked:

Fungal infect or std ? 2 negative herpes culture tests. jockitch cream cleared up 1st time. still redness around male urethra and occas spots on shaft

A member asked:

Is there any recorded cases of someone being ebv positive igg, herpes pos, hair leukoplakia, oral thrust, white tongue and body and muscles aches and pain and still test negative for hiv after say 6 months or 1 year. is this even possible?

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