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How reliable is a serum antibody test for knowing whether or not you have herpes? i heard because its skin its not always reliable.
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Reliable: Blood tests for both HSV 1 and 2 are reliable. You may visit this site for more info: https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/35/Supplement_2/S173/315739 Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
Answered 12/19/2017
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