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What are odds of false negative for herpes blood test if sexually inactive for a year but have some common symptoms? test was .63.
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1 to 4: 25% of people in this country have herpes, but 90% don't know it. False negative tests from labs these days is rare. If you have herpes simplex i (2/3 are oral) then this is a very common problem -- cold sores. If you have hsv ii (2/3 are genital), then you may have more prolonged/painful lesions that require valtrex/acyclovir treatment. Herpes is forever. This blood test tells you your history.
Answered 3/7/2018
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