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On mon, i had a neg hsv2 elisa after 5 wks. today i saw a red lesion could a lesion appear after 5 wks? could it be irritation bc of const self examin
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Probably not herpes: Five weeks is too long. But if the "red lesion" becomes a blister or open sore, get care ASAP for a swab test for the virus. Good luck.
Answered 4/29/2020
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