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I took a blood test for hsv 1 and 2, 7 days after exposer, results came in postive for only hsv1 but not accute , no outbreak, dd i already have hsv1?
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Tested too soon: It takes at least 2-3 weeks, sometimes up to 12 weeks, for HSV blood tests to become positive. Blood testing so soon was pointless; your positive HSV1 result has nothing to do with your recent expsoure. If you've been testing on your own, without professional advice, it would be better to see a doctor. In the long run, it probably will be cheaper than repeat blood tests you might not need.
Answered 2/12/2016
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