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Been married 4 years. no cheating. if i test positive for genital herpes in blood test, is it worth it to take medication if we are asymptomatic?
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Most tests I've seen: are not very reliable in distinguishing between herpes on the lips (which nearly everyone has had and the virus is present in nearly all adults) and herpes other places (which is 90+% similar). and at least 15% of people have the oral type of herpes genitally. If you are being very cautious see if you are concordent (both with same blood testing) or discordent (one has one has not).
Answered 8/9/2014
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No, don't : Antibodies to genital herpes do not mean that you have an active infection. Frequently, old serological tests cannot distinguish between hsv1 and 2. Its a possibility that you have an infection that is silent and can transmit virus. So, be cautious and use protection during intercourse.
Answered 10/19/2018
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