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How long after exposure would it take for hsv 1&2 antibodies to appear in the blood?
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See below: About 6 weeks, depending on the type of exposure.
Answered 3/6/2019
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Depends: An important question to ask is did you have hsv prior to exposure. So many of us have had previous exposure.
Answered 4/7/2013
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