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If i was tested 4 1/2 weeks for genital herpes after exposure. can i trust the negative diagnosis of the igg?
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Herpes simplex: Depends upon the test used and the laboratory. All tests have some % of false-negative results, but generally the serology used is very sensitive. An article details this thoroughly. Check the can j infect dis med microbiol. Jul 2007; 18(4): 225–227.
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