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Why do they only test for hsv2 when someone has sores if most ppl with it are asymptomatic?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes testing: The only way to know you have herpes is by blood testing. Most physicians know this and test appropriately. If your physicians does not please ask them.

Answered 12/23/2013

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A member asked:

I tested negative for hsv2 but positive for hsv1 through a blood test. During the time of mu period i get sores and dry patches on vagina what is it?

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A member asked:

If u have HSV 1(culture of sore) and not hsv2(blood test done neg) test repeated 4 months later, now positive for hsv2 and neg for hsv1, no sores seen?

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A member asked:

Already had HSV1 MOUTH. Have had TWO cold sores on penis since January. Herpeselect test negative for HSV2 at 2.5 months, and again after 5 months. Igg .22 and .54. Can HSV1 migrate to groin?

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A member asked:

Can hsv2 outbreak look like mole/freckles? My ex had what he thought was hsv1(cold sores) but the test came back negative and hsv2 was positive.can hsv2 be oral only or does it mean he also has genital herpes?his Dr said his freckles were an outbreak?

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A member asked:

Is it good idea to get tested for herpes if i never had sore or blister on mouth or genital? If so should I for hsv1 or hsv2? Want to test because I just learnt about herpes transmission with no sores

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