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To detect hsv1&2, is it in blood after u have had an outbreak or only after being exposed to it from an infected person? how long to show in blood?
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After exposure.: A few weeks after you have been exposed you have the antibodies in your blood that are persistent whether you have an outbreak or not.
Answered 12/15/2012
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A few weeks: Once you have been exposed to hsv your body make antigens against it. These antigens are in your bloodstream even if you do not have any outbreaks. That is why blood tests are done to diagnose hsv. It can take a few weeks or a month for enough antigens to be produced so sometimes the first blood test can be negative. Another blood test would be needed in a few weeks to determine it you have it.
Answered 7/28/2013
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