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A member asked:
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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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.
Answered 8/16/2014
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