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If someone is infected with herpes type 2 and may have only been infected 3 months ago, would white cell count be normal now?

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Herpes: Yes, that should not be affecting the peripheral WBC count.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Should be: Your WBC should be normal unless you are having an outbreak now. If you wanted to test for past exposure you could ask for a HSV2 IgG test blood test

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