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How assuring is a negative herpes blood test for both hsv-1 and hsv-2, at 3 months after exposure? do you suggest more testing to be conclusive?
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Very reassuring: it very reassuring, but you could check again at 6 months to confirm.
Answered 6/7/2017
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